Specifications

To begin with, there are four basic modules on every synthesizer:
1. Audio Generators (oscillators, noise generator)
2. Modifiers (filter and modulation sections)
3. Articulators (contour generator and voltage-controlled amplifier)
4. Performance Controllers (pedalboard, pitch bend wheel)
What are audio generators?
The audio generator portion of Taurus II consists of two oscillators and a noise generator. The oscillators
produce electrical waveforms with variable shapes and frequencies that you can control for different
tone colors or pitches. The noise generator produces a non-pitched signal that can be used for percussion,
wind or surf-like sounds and many other effects.
Both oscillators produce sawtooth waveforms ( /[/]/ ). Oscillator one also produces a square
wave ( |~LJ ) and oscillator two produces a narrow pulse wave ( fl I )•
The octave switch provides a 3-octave range for both oscillators. In addition, oscillator two may be
tuned up to one octave higher than oscillator one.
The "detuning" of oscillator two is done by first switching the SYNC switch OFF, then turning the
INTERVAL knob to the desired position.
When the SYNC switch is turned ON, the pitch of oscillator two will be locked in synchronization
to that of oscillator one.
When the SYNC switch is turned to CONTOURED, the settings on the contour generator will change
the spectrum of oscillator two. However, since the two oscillators are locked in synchronization,
this frequency sweeping will cause a rapid change in the output waveform, creating unusual "screaming"
effects. This is a unique sound on Taurus II; it can be heard clearly on the Bass III Sound Chart on page 8,
and the Bass VII Sound Chart on page 11.
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