Pre-Owned Moog Taurus I Analog Synthesizer with Road Case

The Moog Taurus I Analog Synthesizer: A Legendary Analog Bass Synthesizer

Vintage Analog Bass Synthesizer

The Moog Taurus I occupies a unique place in music history, delivering massive analog bass tones from an innovative foot operated pedalboard design. Originally conceived as part of the ambitious Constellation synthesizer system, the Taurus ultimately became a legendary instrument in its own right. Its unmistakable sound has found its way onto countless recordings and stages, earning a reputation as one of the most iconic analog bass synthesizers ever produced.

Classic Moog Sound

Powered by a dual VCO architecture, the Taurus I delivers enormous monophonic bass with the unmistakable warmth and authority that made classic Moog instruments famous. Three factory preset sounds provide instant access to Bass, Tuba, and Taurus voices, while the Variable preset allows players to create custom sounds using the onboard oscillator, filter, and amplifier controls. A classic 24 dB per octave low pass filter, adjustable contour controls, glide, and decay provide a surprisingly broad sonic palette while maintaining the focused, commanding character that made the Taurus a favorite of professional musicians.

Performance Focused Design

Designed to be played with your feet while leaving your hands free for guitar, keyboards, or other instruments, the Taurus I remains one of the most practical and inspiring bass synthesizers ever built. Large foot operated sliders allow real time adjustment of filter cutoff and output level during performance, making expressive sound shaping intuitive without interrupting your playing. Its straightforward layout emphasizes musical performance over complexity, resulting in an instrument that remains highly sought after decades after its introduction.

Condition

This Moog Taurus I is in good overall condition with light cosmetic wear consistent with regular use. A plywood board has been attached to the bottom of the unit. The original control dust cover is missing, which is common. The power cable and road case are included.

Specifications

• Monophonic analog bass synthesizer

• Two VCO design

• Square and sawtooth waveforms

• Three factory preset sounds

• One user programmable preset

• 24 dB per octave low pass filter

• Filter controls include Cutoff, Emphasis, and Contour

• VCA with Attack, Decay, and Sustain controls

• Glide effect

• Decay effect

• Octave shift function

• 13 pedal keyboard

• Foot operated filter cutoff slider

• Foot operated loudness slider

• Power cable included

• Road case included

This item is at Five Star Guitars on consignment. As a result, all sales are final.

As with all pre-owned synthesizers, this Moog Taurus I Analog Synthesizer ships fully insured with signature required.