Moog Minitaur Analogue Bass Synthesizer
Signature (massive!) Moog bass in a compact format. Earth shuddering Bass in the house! With deep DAW integration, classic Moog tone, and hidden features unlocked via the free editor, it’s a small synth with huge sound—perfect for studio or stage.
- Pure Analog Mono Bass Synthesizer
- Full MIDI and CV Control
- One Knob Per-Function Interface
Moog Minitaur – Compact Analog Powerhouse for Monumental Bass
Don’t let its size fool you—the Moog Minitaur delivers ground-shaking, subharmonic analog bass in a deceptively compact form. Born from the legendary Taurus line, the Minitaur carries on Moog’s legacy of low-end dominance, combining classic tone with modern flexibility for today’s stage and studio.
Pure Analog Bass, No Compromise
With two analog oscillators offering sawtooth and square waves, the Minitaur generates thick, punchy bass that’s unmistakably Moog. Designed to excel below MIDI note 72, it’s tailored specifically for powerful bass lines—but is fully capable of broader sound design too.
Whether you're looking for vintage growl or modern precision, the Minitaur's 24dB/oct Moog ladder filter delivers creamy low-pass filtering with self-oscillation, envelope control, and even velocity sensitivity via hidden parameters.
Seamless DAW Integration
While its front panel gives immediate access to core sound-shaping controls, the free Minitaur Editor software unlocks a deeper layer of functionality:
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Access 20+ hidden parameters "under the hood"
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Store and recall up to 128 presets
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Automate every parameter with full MIDI CC support
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Sync the LFO to MIDI Clock and edit modulation depth, routing, and phase resets
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Save custom patches with ease for use in live or studio environments
The editor also enables advanced features like Note Sync for consistent phase starts, alternative glide modes (linear and exponential), legato playback, and fine-tuned VCO mix levels—including external audio processing.
Compact. Rugged. Ready to Roar.
Built into a solid steel chassis, the Minitaur is both road-ready and desk-friendly, measuring just 22 x 14 cm and weighing under 2kg. Every knob (except fine-tune) sends and receives MIDI data, making the Minitaur a natural fit for DAW automation or hands-on control from a MIDI controller.
Inputs and outputs include:
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¼" Audio Out, 3.5mm Headphone Out, and Audio In for processing external sounds
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MIDI In (5-pin DIN) and USB MIDI
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Four CV/Gate inputs for pitch, filter, volume, and trigger control
More Than Just Bass
Though optimized for low-end dominance, the Minitaur is capable of a surprising range of sounds—from snarling leads to expressive brass and flutes. Modulation is handled by a wide-range LFO (0.01Hz to 100Hz), routable to pitch and filter cutoff, and syncable to your MIDI clock.
Want even more flexibility? Pair the Minitaur with MIDI pedals, external synths, or CV sources to create paraphonic textures, enhance digital signals, or push your analog rig into new territory.
Why Choose the Moog Minitaur?
✅ Massive analog bass in a portable format
✅ Deep control with seamless DAW integration
✅ Access 20+ advanced parameters via free editor
✅ Built to perform—live, in the studio, or anywhere in between
✅ Inspired by the iconic Taurus lineage
The Moog Minitaur is a focused instrument that does one thing exceptionally well—but with enough power under the hood to surprise you again and again. Whether you're chasing classic Moog tones or forging your own sound, the Minitaur is an inspiring tool for any serious synth setup.
Key Features:
- Save and recall up to 128 onboard presets - Select and save directly from your Minitaur’s front panel, via MIDI controller or with the free Minitaur Editor / Librarian software.
- Free editor / librarian software - Seamless DAW integration now with full Windows support!
- 5 new modulation sources (Tri, Sqr, Saw, Ramp, S&H and Filter EG)
- Hard sync - Access a completely new sonic palette with your Minitaur
- Modulate oscillator 2 only - Pair with Hard Sync for syncopated metallic sweeps and surges
- Assignable CV / gate inputs - Control any feature on or under the hood of your Minitaur via control voltage.
- CV to MIDI conversion - Bring control voltage into your DAW for analog control over digital circuits
Front Panel Controls:
•VCO2 Frequency – Sets the frequency offset of VCO2 from VCO1 from -1 Octave to +1 Octave. Center is unison with VCO1.
•Oscillator 1 & 2 Saw/Square Waveform Selector – Selects a Sawtooth wave (LED OFF) or Square wave (LED ON) Signal for VCO1 and 2.
•VCO1 Level – Sets the level of VCO1
•VCO2 Level – Sets the level of VCO2
•VCF Cutoff – Sets the Cutoff Frequency of the 4-pole Moog Lowpass VCF from 20Hz to 20KHz
•VCF Resonance – This sets the gain for the amount of signal from the output of the VCF fed back to the input of the VCF. This creates a peak in Frequency response at the Cutoff Frequency that can be increased all the way to self-oscillation.
•VCF EG Amount – Bi-polar control sets the (+) or (-) Amount of Envelope Generator modulation of the VCF. Center is no Envelope Generator modulation.
•LFO Rate – Sets the frequency of the LFO. Range is from 0.01Hz to 100Hz
•LFO VCO Amount – Sets the Amount that the LFO modulates the VCO
•LFO VCF Amount – Sets the Amount that the LFO modulates VCF
•VCA EG Attack – Sets the attack Time of a Minimoog-Style ADSR Envelope Generator used to modulate the VCA. Time ranges from 1 msec to 30 seconds.
•VCA EG Decay/Release – Sets both the decay time to the sustain level and release time of a Minimoog-Style ADSR Envelope Generator used to modulate the VCA. Time ranges from 1 msec to 30 seconds. The Release segment of the EG is enabled by the Release On/Off switch.
•VCA EG Sustain – Sets the sustain level of a Minimoog-Style ADSR Envelope Generator used to modulate the VCA.
•VCF EG Attack – Sets the attack Time of a Minimoog-Style ADSR Envelope Generator used to modulate the VCF. Time ranges from 1 msec to 30 seconds.
•VCF EG Decay/Release – Sets both the decay Time to the sustain level and release time of a Minimoog-Style ADSR Envelope Generator used to modulate the VCF. Time ranges from 1 msec to 30 seconds. The Release segment of the EG is enabled by the Release On/Off switch.
•VCF EG Sustain – Sets the sustain level of a Minimoog-Style ADSR Envelope Generator used to modulate the VCF.
•Release On/Off Switch – Enables (LED On_ or Disables (LED Off) the Release segments of both Envelope Generators.
•Glide On/Off Switch – Enables/ Disables the Glide function
•Glide – Sets the rate of Glide when the note controlling the MINITAUR changes.
•Volume – The Master Volume of the MINITAUR’s synth Engine.
•Fine Tune – Adjusts the frequency of the VCOs +/- 1 semitone.
•MIDI Indicator LED – Indicates incoming MIDI activity
•LFO Rate Indicator LED – Indicates the rate of the LFO.
Back Panel:
•Audio Out – 1/4" Unbalanced jack.
•Headphones -- Jack for stereo headphone output.
•Audio In – 1/4" Unbalanced jack accepts line-level input.
Analog CV Inputs:
•Pitch CV – 1/4" TRS Jack accepts 0 to +5V signal (internally processed for 1 V/Octave) via passive Expression Pedals or CVs.
•Filter CV – 1/4" TRS Jack accepts 0 to +5Vsignal via passive Expression Pedals or CVs.
•Volume CV – 1/4" TRS Jack accepts 0 to +5Vsignal via passive Expression Pedals or CVs.
•Gate – 1/4" Jack accepts a 0 (Off)/ +5V(On) Gate signal to trigger the unit’s EGs.
MIDI:
•MIDI (DIN) – Standard DIN MIDI input for MIDI Control of the MINITAUR
•MIDI (USB) – Type B USB connector for connecting MINITAUR to host for USB MIDI.
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Front Panel Controls:
•VCO2 Frequency – Sets the frequency offset of VCO2 from VCO1 from -1 Octave to +1 Octave. Center is unison with VCO1.
•Oscillator 1 & 2 Saw/Square Waveform Selector – Selects a Sawtooth wave (LED OFF) or Square wave (LED ON) Signal for VCO1 and 2.
•VCO1 Level – Sets the level of VCO1
•VCO2 Level – Sets the level of VCO2
•VCF Cutoff – Sets the Cutoff Frequency of the 4-pole Moog Lowpass VCF from 20Hz to 20KHz
•VCF Resonance – This sets the gain for the amount of signal from the output of the VCF fed back to the input of the VCF. This creates a peak in Frequency response at the Cutoff Frequency that can be increased all the way to self-oscillation.
•VCF EG Amount – Bi-polar control sets the (+) or (-) Amount of Envelope Generator modulation of the VCF. Center is no Envelope Generator modulation.
•LFO Rate – Sets the frequency of the LFO. Range is from 0.01Hz to 100Hz
•LFO VCO Amount – Sets the Amount that the LFO modulates the VCO
•LFO VCF Amount – Sets the Amount that the LFO modulates VCF
•VCA EG Attack – Sets the attack Time of a Minimoog-Style ADSR Envelope Generator used to modulate the VCA. Time ranges from 1 msec to 30 seconds.
•VCA EG Decay/Release – Sets both the decay time to the sustain level and release time of a Minimoog-Style ADSR Envelope Generator used to modulate the VCA. Time ranges from 1 msec to 30 seconds. The Release segment of the EG is enabled by the Release On/Off switch.
•VCA EG Sustain – Sets the sustain level of a Minimoog-Style ADSR Envelope Generator used to modulate the VCA.
•VCF EG Attack – Sets the attack Time of a Minimoog-Style ADSR Envelope Generator used to modulate the VCF. Time ranges from 1 msec to 30 seconds.
•VCF EG Decay/Release – Sets both the decay Time to the sustain level and release time of a Minimoog-Style ADSR Envelope Generator used to modulate the VCF. Time ranges from 1 msec to 30 seconds. The Release segment of the EG is enabled by the Release On/Off switch.
•VCF EG Sustain – Sets the sustain level of a Minimoog-Style ADSR Envelope Generator used to modulate the VCF.
•Release On/Off Switch – Enables (LED On_ or Disables (LED Off) the Release segments of both Envelope Generators.
•Glide On/Off Switch – Enables/ Disables the Glide function
•Glide – Sets the rate of Glide when the note controlling the MINITAUR changes.
•Volume – The Master Volume of the MINITAUR’s synth Engine.
•Fine Tune – Adjusts the frequency of the VCOs +/- 1 semitone.
•MIDI Indicator LED – Indicates incoming MIDI activity
•LFO Rate Indicator LED – Indicates the rate of the LFO.
Back Panel:
•Audio Out – 1/4" Unbalanced jack.
•Headphones -- Jack for stereo headphone output.
•Audio In – 1/4" Unbalanced jack accepts line-level input.
Analog CV Inputs:
•Pitch CV – 1/4" TRS Jack accepts 0 to +5V signal (internally processed for 1 V/Octave) via passive Expression Pedals or CVs.
•Filter CV – 1/4" TRS Jack accepts 0 to +5Vsignal via passive Expression Pedals or CVs.
•Volume CV – 1/4" TRS Jack accepts 0 to +5Vsignal via passive Expression Pedals or CVs.
•Gate – 1/4" Jack accepts a 0 (Off)/ +5V(On) Gate signal to trigger the unit’s EGs.
MIDI:
•MIDI (DIN) – Standard DIN MIDI input for MIDI Control of the MINITAUR
•MIDI (USB) – Type B USB connector for connecting MINITAUR to host for USB MIDI.
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