Specifications
SECTION
1
INTRODUCTION
Thank
you
for
choosing
the
Moog"
Taurus
II
Synthesizer.
The
Taurus
II
is
a
very
powerful,
unique
instrument.
It
combines
a
foot
pedal
control
with
a
versatile
synthesizer
featuring
a
logically
laid
out
front
panel
and
the
famous
"fat"
Moog
sound.
This
manual
serves
as
an
introduction
to
the
instrument
and
explains
the
basics
of
synthesizers
using
the
Taurus
II
as
a
working
model.
Each
of
the
following
three
sections
takes
a
different
approach
to
understanding
the
instrument.
"Trying
Out
Some
Sounds"
consists
of
sound
charts
which
enable
you
to
familiarize
yourself
with
the
front
panel
and
the
sound
capabilities
of
the
instrument.
"Getting
to
Know
Taurus
II"
introduces
you
to
each
front
panel
control
by
way
of
experimenting
with
it.
At
this
stage,
you
learn
how
to
use the
instrument.
"A
Closer
Look
at
Taurus
II"
is
a
more
involved
explanation
of
the
Taurus
II
and
explains
the
basics
of
the
synthesizer.
Once
you
are
familiar
with
the
controls
of
the
Taurus
II,
you'll
be
ready
to
create
your
own
sounds.
Part
of
the
x
excitement
in
makingonusic
is
experimenting
with
your
instrument
finding
new
sounds
and
new
playing
techniques.
There
is
always
something
else
to
discover
and
that's
what
makes
mastering
a
musical
instrument
such
an
enjoyable
continuing
experience.
Val
Podlasinski