New Taurus Bass Questions

EricK · Post by **EricK** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 1:21 am

Amos,
As far as the option goes, Im in favor of whatever the original had.

SOmething to clarify though...

THe website says that the first 250 orders will recieve the discount, but when Mr Adams posted

Southernone wrote:Eric:
Mike Adams here. Just to clarify, the discount is only available until Feb. 15, 2009. After that the price will increase to $1995 regardless of quantity ordered prior to the Feb. 15 deadline.

Take care,
Mike

Now I certianly like this deal better but I have been confused because it directly conflicts with the website.

judas jedermann · Post by **judas jedermann** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 9:40 am

Many thanks Nicholas

Mr Arkadin · Post by **Mr Arkadin** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:11 pm

More questions:

1. Will the Taurus include the original's ability to switch 240/120V. This is a great feature for the touring musician (just remember to switch it back when you get home) and in my case, as i've ordered from the UK, i would rather not have to have a bulky transformer on stage.

2. Also will the pedals address the exposed contacts problem on the bottom? i assume because it is using the existing Fatar (was it?) pedals that this is so.

i would go for 1.5 octaves but only if they extend down below low C into even lower frequencies

. i would be happy if it just had B and A below C though, they're probably more useful start points.

Thumbs up to: MIDI on DIN (for those without a computer on stage), arpeggiator, presets and CV/Gate.

How can this thing fail?

Wouldn't mind any additional functions (people mentioned overdrive and LFO) as long as they could be easily disabled for the authentic Taurus sound.

denkom67 · Post by **denkom67** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:14 pm

I vote for 1.5 octaves!

Argyle · Post by **Argyle** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 8:56 pm

"How can this thing fail?"

The new Taurus well definitely sell to a few pros and affectionados. The larger amateur market, however, might compare it to a new Mopho and a set of MIDI pedals at around $900...

I prefer not having all those cables, wall-warts, and separate boxes to set up, but I must admit I'd have trouble paying an extra grand for that "luxury".

EricK · Post by **EricK** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 9:19 pm

I think theres enouhg people out there who remember having Taurus I's and would buy them again if they could.

But as Mike Adams said, theres support for it on the forum but its hard to know for sure how the market will react.

It all depends on their advertisements i guess.

Eric

Gamaliel · Post by **Gamaliel** » Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:53 pm

I vote 1.5.On another note I just picked up The Police reunion concert on blu ray.Sting used the taurus on quite a few songs.I couldn't tell if it was a t1 or 2,but it sure sounded great

dr_floyd · Post by **dr_floyd** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:25 pm

1.5 octaves please.

The only drawback to 1.5 is size/amount of floorspace. Otherwise it is much more fun to play. It even encourages two foot playing, which does not happen (for me) with 1 octave.

I also strongly agree with Kevin's comments re: foot pedals being playable with the heel on the floor as a pivot/reference point. Shorter pedals (front to back) is a fantastic idea.

And one more mention of aftertouch and LFO. Since the new Taurus is a new controller, it makes sense to have the widest range of ergonomic modulators in addition to the arpeggiator (thanks for including the arpeggiator). FSR sensors under the front two rubber feet adds a lot. I did this with a Roland PK5 and it is great to be able to subtly change the cutoff, resonance, fade in the LFO, fade in an oscillator, fade in the whole sound, etc. with a little foot pressure. Of course it can be switched out for the old school Taurus sound too.

EricK · Post by **EricK** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:30 pm

If they got the original Taurus sound, and they got the looks down pretty good, I don't see what the problem would be to add a few extra toys to make it unique like LFOs or S&H....as long as the sound is there then its their call as far as im concerned.

And Im sure the sounds will be there.

Eric

dr_floyd · Post by **dr_floyd** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:44 pm

http://www.retrosound.de/policetaurus.jpg

Sting playing two Taurus I and a Minimoog from the old Police days.
On the recent tour he played a single Taurus I. There was an interview with the sound engineer for the Police reunion tour who said that when Sting stepped on the old Taurus I the crowd went wild.

Can't wait for the new version.

HB3 · Post by **HB3** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:51 pm

I'd prefer one octave for the floor space issue.

judas jedermann · Post by **judas jedermann** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:36 pm

1,5 octaves please

willi · Post by **willi** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:57 pm

Please don't make shorter pedals, the original size mimics that of spinet organ pedals which are already a compromise on full size foot pedals found on a console organ.

EricK · Post by **EricK** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:25 pm

dr_floyd wrote:

http://www.retrosound.de/policetaurus.jpg

Sting playing two Taurus I and a Minimoog from the old Police days.
On the recent tour he played a single Taurus I. There was an interview with the sound engineer for the Police reunion tour who said that when Sting stepped on the old Taurus I the crowd went wild.

Can't wait for the new version.

Theres somebody that doesn't need a special low serial numbered Taurus III.

lol

MC · Post by MC » Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:43 pm

I'm an active bass pedal user.

I have Taurus t1, t2 controller, and an Elka DMP-18 MIDI bass pedal.

My vote definitely goes to the 1.5 octave. They are a practical range, and in the context of MIDI and external control 1 octave would not be enough.

18 note C-F would be ideal, if Moog can get 20 note C-G that would be even better. Stage space is not an issue with me. Any more than 20 notes and they are hard to play standing on one foot.