easy-tauros: Recreating the Moog Taurus Legend in Your DAW
Experience the pulsating power of the classic Moog Taurus bass synthesizer directly within your digital audio workstation thanks to easy-tauros from easytoolz. This plugin is a precise emulation of the legendary instrument, renowned for its deep, fat bass sounds that defined the sound of numerous rock bands and electronic musicians.
easy-tauros is based on the same sound engine as easy-muug XT, providing authentic and rich sound. It is designed for musicians and producers seeking vintage bass timbres with ease of use and additional modern features.
Key Synthesis Features:
- Two Oscillators: At the heart of easy-tauros are two powerful oscillators, offering a choice of 6 waveforms: triangle, sawtooth, sawtooth/triangle, and three different pulse wave variations. This provides extensive possibilities for shaping the initial timbre.
- Pitch Adjustment: Precise pitch adjustment is available through three octaves (8′-16′-32′), as well as a fine-tuning function for oscillator 2, allowing for the creation of rich, detuned sounds.
- Mixer Section: A simple mixer allows you to precisely balance the levels of oscillators 1 and 3 (note: Oscillator 1 and Oscillator 2 are likely meant, as in the original Taurus, or this is a unique feature of the emulation).
- Dedicated Low-Pass Filter: A signature Moog-style filter with Cutoff (frequency), Emphasis (resonance), and its own ADSR envelope. This filter is a key element in shaping the legendary “fat” bass sound of the Taurus.
Envelopes and Modulation:
- Two ADSR Envelopes: easy-tauros is equipped with two ADS (Attack, Decay, Sustain) envelopes, which control the sound’s dynamics. One envelope is designed for modulating the filter cutoff frequency, and the other is for controlling the volume (VCA-amplifier). This allows you to create both sharp, attacking basses and smooth, sustained pads.
Additional Features (Compared to the Original):
In addition to accurately emulating classic functions, easy-tauros offers several modern enhancements that expand its capabilities:
- Velocity Sensitivity: Allows you to control the sound’s dynamics using the force with which you press the keys, adding expression to your performance.
- Built-in Reverb: Add space and depth to your basslines directly in the plugin.
- Unison Function: Saturate the sound by layering multiple voices with the ability to detune them, creating a chorus effect or very dense timbres.
- MIDI CC Support: All plugin parameters can be automated or controlled by external MIDI controllers. Hints with MIDI CC numbers are displayed when hovering your mouse.
- Waveform Selector: Convenient waveform selection for the oscillators.
The plugin comes with a library of 64 high-quality presets created by well-known sound designers Kujashi and BAYAN, providing an excellent starting point for creativity.
System Requirements and Format:
- Format: VST
- Operating System: Windows (Win32)
easy-tauros is an excellent choice for anyone who appreciates the classic analog sound of the Moog Taurus but wants to have it conveniently and affordably in plugin format. Create powerful basslines that will make the floor tremble, or experiment with rich synthesizer textures. Try easy-tauros and add legendary bass to your music!
