Huge bass, annoying MIDI

Monstrous, cavernous bass, huge and deep. Oscillators tuned for limited range so that bass response is prioritized, and it shows -- bass like no other synth I've heard except the Taurus line. Most of my gripes stem from the MIDI control implementation -- now that I'm mostly CV/gate I wish it could be disabled. For instance, it defaults to a sub-audible pitch (like ~1Hz, LFO range) until it receives a MIDI note. So if you power it on and start sending CVs, it's stuck in the 0th octave until you send a pitch via MIDI. (If anyone knows of a way to change this, let me know). I also hate the "hidden" features and function-button panel stuff. The LFO defaults to tempo-sync if you have a MIDI cable plugged in. I've considered selling it multiple times but I can never seem to let go of that bass. If only it could be de-midified so I could integrate it into my modular setup more completely, I'd be stoked.

My bass for Berlin School Synthesizer music

A creamy synth sound with a neat belly. I particularly like the Moog SAW, which sounds fantastic even when the filter is open. With 24dB Cascade Filter any classic Moogsweeps are possible - a dream!

Had before for Moogsound the Mother 32, also a great synth, but the Minitaur has two OSC and sounds in my ears more vintage and even a tackier fat and organic, even if only operated with an OSC. The minitaur was artificially trimmed in pitch as bass synth (goes to C4). Too bad, because even as a lead sound he makes a fantastic figure.

The associated software for saving and editing sounds is relatively extensive and certainly practical for one or the other. I hardly need them, because I prefer to turn on the real knobs :-)

Too bad that he has no on / off switch.

With optional wooden side panels he looks even more noble and even more vintage. The eye finally listens :-)

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My go-to for bass

I purchased the Moog Minitaur because I wanted to have a synth for the occasional Moog bass sound. I wasn't expecting much out of it because of its relatively simple design. Despite its simplicity, the Minitaur is probably the best all-around bass synth I have ever heard in person, and as a result I now use it for bass in almost all of my songs. It can do anything from big almost modular-sounding basses to rumbling sub-basses and everything in between.

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Bass monster

I had this little toy for almost a year. Capable of some really deep bass sounds, but not only. You can get also some creamy leads (in the low register, however) on his upper range, although limited. Also lots of fxs. Pure analogue, digital control, saves presets. A bit overpriced though. Sold it and bought the BS II, which is amazingly versatile, although it lacks the moog's character (which I personally love). I will buy it again.

Great Tool For Low End

This synth is great for Techno, EDM, and so much more. When it comes to techno I like to use it to create a nice crawling subby tech house bassline. When it comes to EDM I like to pair it with a soft synth to get a nice low end on a complicated sound so it's real punchy and people can feel it. This synth also has a free editor / librarian developed by Moog, its very stable, lovely GUI, control everything + more, makes automation a breeze, and of course save / organize patches.

Perfect for bass

We are absolutely in love with this synth. For bassline is a monster, but also for lead, percussions, efxs and dark pads. The real fat moog sound in a small gear, and not expensive at all. Just a wish come true.

Quite nice synth, the detuning of the 2nd OSC goes DOWN DOWN DOWN.

Great sounding synth, a bit pricey but you get a lot of bass in a very small size. I mainly trigger it via my machinedrum which is just fine. It really shines and has a lot more to offer when connected up to a pc. And 1 thing I like to do is to trigger it with my Sub37 and rout it into the Sub37. +2 more oscis for the sub37... YEAH! big sound.

Favourite bass

This is my favourite bass in my set-up. Analog bass sound and real knobs to twist and turn while searching for the bass you want. At a extremely fair price as well.

wow!

this was the first moog I have ever owned (because they are expensive) and it works suprisingly well! I use this along with the arturia microbrute the teenage engineering op-lab and then the MiDi murf moogerfooger analog filter all together, it makes great lush sounds, love it.

Minitaur

I have two sets of Moog Taurus pedals and was hoping to use as a live alternative but it isnt really holding up soundwise. By itself it sounds cool though if you dont compare it to the real Taurus pedals.

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