Moog Music Forum

Playing the T3 Live in a gigging situation is a lot different to playing them at home or in a studio. In addition to be able to operate the pedals comfortably from a standing position,(and without doing a tap-dance routine!), there are 2 main factors to consider, which is balance and the width of the shoe itself.

I prefer to play in "Beatle" type boots as they have a Cuban Heel by which I find you can pivot your foot quite easily as you are lifting the toe part of the boot and are playing the pedal with your foot almost level rather than with a flat shoe whereby you have to pivot your foot to a greater angle which is not too good for balance and you find yourself standing on one leg! The boots are also quite narrow so there is less chance of hitting 2 pedals at the same time accidentally. I find trainers are generally too wide for playing the T3, (great in the house but not in a live situation).

The T1's are a different animal as the pedals are quite a bit lower than the T3 and you would definitely be better with a flat shoe for those. Video clips of Daryll Stuermer playing a T1 show him wearing trainers.

After having my taurus pedals for less than a week I orgininally went to it with my hands.. (the keyboardist in me) but now it feels much more natural sat down with either foot in socks.. I play it stood up too although im a lot less graceful!

My feet can now express themselves... Joy

Bare feet is OK here for playing at home. But on stage I would use some small and lift shoes. Size 10.5 here.