Moog Taurus - Revision history

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==Introduction==
'''Date:''' 1975

'''Type:''' 2 VCO / Analogue / Subtractive

[[File:MOOG TAURUS I (1975).jpg|alt=Illustartion of Moog Taurus (1975)|frameless|300x300px]]

The Moog Taurus was originally to be part of the Moog Constellation, a synthesizer ensemble comprising a monophonic synth (Lyra), a polyphonic synth (Apollo) and a set of bass pedals (Taurus). The Constellation was never released commercially (though was used by ELP on their album, 'Brain Salad Surgery'). The polyphonic synth became the Moog Polymoog, the monosynth was never released and the Taurus became famous as Moog's bass pedal synth.

An updated version 2 Taurus, based on the Moog Rogue, was released in 1981, and a revived 'version 3' was released in 2010.

The Taurus I was used by many 1970s rock keyboardists who appreciated the ability to play basslines with their feet whilst playing keyboards with their hands.

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==Archetypal Track==

===='''Steve Hackett, 'Clocks' (1979) - John Hackett (Steve's brother) famously played the Taurus I by hand'''====

<youtube>https://youtu.be/z5eEXbGUPCk?t=15</youtube>

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 The Moog Taurus was originally to be part of the Moog Constellation, a synthesizer ensemble comprising a monophonic synth (Lyra), a polyphonic synth (Apollo) and a set of bass pedals (Taurus). The Constellation was never released commercially (though was used by ELP on their album, 'Brain Salad Surgery'). The polyphonic synth became the Moog Polymoog, the monosynth was never released and the Taurus became famous as Moog's bass pedal synth.
-An updated version 2 Taurus, based on the Moog Rogue, was released in 1981, and a revived 'version 3' was released in 2010.
+An updated version 2 Taurus, based on the Moog Rogue, was released in 1981 - some rudely referred to it as a ' Moog Rogue on a stick)<sup>9</sup> and a revived 'version 3' was released in 2010 (initially a limited edition of 250 for 250 customers who had to pre-order to justify the cost<sup>1</sup>, though the eventual run went to 1500<sup>2)</sup>.
 The Taurus I was used by many 1970s rock keyboardists who appreciated the ability to play basslines with their feet whilst playing keyboards with their hands.
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 A few notable tracks or notable Artists famous for using a Moog Taurus to be added here.
-== All Songs ==
+==Notable Users==
 All verified songs using a Moog Taurus listed on the Song List page below:
 [[Moog Taurus Song List]]

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 '''Type:''' 2 VCO / Analogue / Subtractive
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