Find out how you can control your Moog Taurus 1 pedals with MIDI using Kenton MIDI Socket Upgrade Kits with MIDI to CV converters
The Moog Taurus 1 pedals doesn’t have MIDI, or CV/Gate sockets. Kenton offer a Socket Upgrade Kit to get your Taurus connected to MIDI.
Fitting a Socket Upgrade Kit is a skilled job which should be undertaken only by a competent synth service engineer or fitted by us at our premises in Epsom, near London (UK customers only).
Which products do I need for the Moog Taurus 1?
You will need a Socket Upgrade Kit for the Moog Taurus 1, together with a MIDI to CV Converter that supports Hz/V and Gate at the same time.
Our MIDI to CV converters can output Hz/V and Gate at the same time, and a number of Aux outputs that can be configured for your specific requirements.
You will also need 3 x 3.5mm to 3.5mm mono jack leads to connect your MIDI to CV converter to the socket kit.
Connecting the Pro Solo, USB Solo or Modular Solo
Connect it to the Moog Taurus 1 as follows:
| MIDI to CV Converter | Socket on Moog Taurus 1 | Using |
|---|---|---|
| CV (Hz/V) | HZ/V | 3.5 to 3.5mm mono jack lead |
| GATE (S-TRIG) | GATE | 3.5 to 3.5mm mono jack lead |
| Aux 1 | FILT | 3.5 to 3.5mm mono jack lead |
Configuring the Pro Solo, USB Solo or Modular Solo
Set it up as follows:
| Output | Parameter | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| CV (Hz/V) | P15 – CV/Hz | [Hz] Hz per Volt |
| GATE (S-TRIG) | P16 – Gate Type | [g05] Gate (V-trig) at +5V (default) |
| Aux 1 | P20 – Aux 1 Controller Number | whichever CC you wish to use |
Connecting the Pro 2000
Connect it to the Moog Taurus 1 as follows:
| MIDI to CV Converter | Socket on Moog Taurus 1 | Using |
|---|---|---|
| CV (Hz/V) | HZ/V | 3.5 to 3.5mm mono jack lead |
| GATE (S-TRIG) | GATE | 3.5 to 3.5mm mono jack lead |
| Aux 1 | FILT | 3.5 to 3.5mm mono jack lead |
Configuring the Pro 2000
Set it up as follows:
| Output | Parameter | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| CV (Hz/V) | CV/HZ Select | Hz/Volt Scaling |
| GATE (S-TRIG) | Gate Select | Gate 5v pullup (default) |
| Aux 1 | Ax1 Main Controller | whichever CC you wish to use |
Learn more about MIDI to CV
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