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- Page 2 Congratulations on your new Minitaur Analog Bass Synthesizer, a powerful, compact When using the Minitaur, these basic precautions should always be followed. Moog synthesizer with a classic one knob per function design. At only 8.5" x 5.25" 1. Read all the instructions before using this product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
USB MIDI, connect the USB cable from the Minitaur to a USB port on your computer. The Minitaur’s USB drivers are automatically installed, and it will appear as ‘Moog Minitaur’ (Mac OSX or Win 7) or ‘USB Audio Device’ (Win XP) in the MIDI Device selection options of your computer’s MIDI software. -
Page 4: Overviews And Features
It is based on the legendary Taurus I and Taurus 3 Synthesizers. The Minitaur CONNECT TO AMPLIFIER features 2 ultra-stable voltage controlled oscillators, a genuine Moog low pass Set the Minitaur’s volume control to minimum before connecting to an amplifier, filter, 2 envelope generators and a modulation circuit. -
Page 5: Signal Flow
Analog control inputs for Pitch, Filter, Volume and Gate. Use control VOLUME (LFO) ADSR ADSR voltage or a Moog EP2 expression pedal to connect and control the Minitaur with everything from Moogerfoogers to modular systems. PITCH CV GATE MIDI IN >... -
Page 6: Basic Operation
A 1 volt change of this voltage will change the pitch by one octave. The each Oscillator (Sawtooth or Square). A FINE TUNE jack accepts 0 to +5 volts, or an expression pedal like the Moog EP-2. control adjusts the master tuning of both Oscillators. -
Page 7: Glide
GLIDE Switch (CC# 65): FILTER Enables/Disables the GLIDE function. GLIDE is on when the LED is on. The FILTER is a classic Moog 24dB/ GLIDE RATE (CC# 5): Octave Low-Pass Filter design with Sets the rate of GLIDE that occurs when the note controlling the Minitaur changes. -
Page 8: Envelopes
EG moves back to zero at the rate set by this control. accepts 0 to +5 volts, or an expression pedal like the Moog EP-2. This time ranges from 1 msec to 30 seconds. The Release segment of the Envelope is determined by the state of the RELEASE switch (ON/OFF). -
Page 9: Release
note is released, the EG moves back to zero at the rate set by this control. MODULATION (MOD) The time ranges from 1 msec to 30 seconds. The Release segment of the MODULATION is an important part in the crea- Envelope is determined by the state of the RELEASE switch (ON/OFF). -
Page 10: Volume
The PITCH, FILTER and VOLUME CV jacks supply power and will accept an Adjusts the Audio Output and Headphone volume levels. expression pedal such as the Moog EP-2, or a Control Voltage from 0 to +5 Volts. The GATE input accepts a +5 Volt trigger signal. -
Page 11: Midi Operations
MIDI OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE TIPS: • You can use the Minitaur to process any audio signal simply by plugging into the AUDIO IN jack. To hear the external MIDI CHANNEL audio signal, you will need a MIDI NOTE ON message. To The Minitaur sends and receives on a single MIDI channel. - Page 12 MIDI CONTROL CHANGE (CC) MESSAGES CONTROL/ SECTION FUNCTION VALUE/RANGE PARAMETER The tables on the following pages list all MIDI CC messages for the 3(MSB) 0-127 LFO RATE Adjusts the LFO frequency Minitaur. Messages shown with an (M) indicate parameters which are 35(LSB) only accessible via MIDI.
- Page 13 MIDI CC VALUES FOR THE LFO CLOCK DIVIDER (CC# 86) CONTROL/ SECTION FUNCTION VALUE/RANGE PARAMETER TIME VALUE DIVISION VALUE 23(MSB) 0-127 VCF ATTACK Adjusts the filter envelope attack 55(LSB) time. 1/64 Note Triplet 1/64 T 122-127 1/32 Note Triplet 1/32 T 116-121 VCF DECAY/ Adjusts the filter envelope decay...
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Page 14: Midi Implementation Chart
FUNCTION TRANSMITTED RECOGNIZED REMARKS BASIC CHANNEL MOOG LIMITED WARRANTY Moog Music warrants its produc t s to be free of defects in materials and Default workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. During Changed 1-16... -
Page 15: Using The Cp-251
For a “random stepping” filter effect, use the S&H Out 1 in place of the LFO Triangle out. The Moog CP-251 Control Processor makes an ideal companion to the Minitaur. It provides an LFO with two waveforms (Triangle/Square), Using the multiple jack on the CP-251, you can simultaneously route the a Sample &... -
Page 16: Specifications
•AMOUNT TO VCF: 0 to 100% *Specifications subject to change without notice PERFORMANCE CONTROLS: •FINE TUNE: ± 1 Semitone •GLIDE: On/Off •RELEASE: On/Off •MASTER VOLUME © 2012 MOOG MUSIC Inc. 160 Broadway St. Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.251.0090 Email: info@moogmusic.com Website: www.moogmusic.com... - Page 17 MINITAUR REV 2 ADDENDUM PRESETS Minitaur can now store up to 100 presets in internal memory. Presets can be saved and loaded using the Minitaur REV 2 Editor, or via any sysex utility. TO SCROLL THROUGH PRESETS FROM THE FRONT PANEL: While holding the GLIDE button, press the VCO 1 button to increment presets or press the VCO 2 button to decrement presets.
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Page 18: Default Values
Minitaur can now convert multiple channels of Control Voltage to MIDI! This allows you to take CV sources such as modular synths, a CP-251 Control Proces- sor or a Moog Etherwave Pro Theremin, and translate the voltage into MIDI control for your plug-in effects, soft synths, or other MIDI gear. - Page 19 MINITAUR REV 2 ADDENDUM LFO SYNC PHASE RESET LFO Sync Phase Reset in the Minitaur REV 2 Editor is labeled LFO Phase Reset. This parameter affects the LFO behavior while it is synced to MIDI. If LFO Sync Phase Reset is ON, then the LFO waveform is reset to the start of its cycle on the beginning of every “beat”...
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