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ctc · Joined: 27 Jun 2011 Posts: 7

I'm a guitar player and have never played keys. However once upon a time a band member lent me his Moog Taurus I bass pedals which I loved to play. Those 25+ year old pedals are long gone but I would like to play something like them again. I see the new Moog Taurus III is well out of my price range at $2000.

I found a similar type piece of equipment Roland PK-5A dynamic foot pedal and MIDI controller. I know that this is just a controller and won't make any sound on its own but my question is, what can I plug this into to make the sounds I want?

There are lots of used sound modules on the market that can be had for a couple of hundred dollars. If I pick up one of these is there something that I need to pay special attention to to make sure that it will work with a dynamic foot pedal and allow me to play some great bass sounds?
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tpantano · Platinum Member Joined: 21 Oct 2009 Posts: 1384

Essentially any MIDI capable synth.

Look into a MicroKorg, Moog Slim/Little Phatty, DSI Mopho, etc.

The Slim Phatty may be your best bet for getting the Moog sound at a cheaper price. I think it has slightly less synth parameters than an actual Taurus, but I may be wrong.
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ctc · Joined: 27 Jun 2011 Posts: 7

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ctc · Joined: 27 Jun 2011 Posts: 7

I am unable to find a used Roland PK-5A. Can you recommend a similar bass pedal midi controller?

Thx.
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phattbuzz · Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:39 pm Post subject:

Search "Midi Bass Pedals" on ebay.
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phattbuzz · Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2011 5:45 pm Post subject:

ctc,
Not sure where you are located, but Ebay USA has a PK5 listed. There are also two persons selling one octave organ pedals converted to MIDI, and there's a Basyn kit to convert your own pedals to MIDI. Just search for "midi bass pedals" on Ebay.
- phattbuzz
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Past Instruments of Construction: Hammond A100 w/Leslie 760, Korg R3, Roland AxSynth, Korg Poly61, Korg M1, Univox MaxiKorg, Korg MS2000, (2) Moog Concertmate MG1, (2) Hammond X5, Rhodes Mark I & 2, Farfisa Compact, Yamaha S08, Casio SK1, Strymon Mobius, Custom Bass Pedals, Burns B3 Theremin.

ctc · Joined: 27 Jun 2011 Posts: 7

Yes, I saw those and am considering my options. I'll also need a sound module. Thx.
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X-Trade · Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:48 am Post subject:

I'm thinking about doing this with my microKorg when I get it.

I have some old organ pedals at home and on my old MK I had a really good taurus bass sound..
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phattbuzz · Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:40 pm Post subject:

Some of those old units can work very well for what you're doing. Check for You-Tube videos on any machine you plan on buying.
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X-Trade · Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:46 pm Post subject:

Most of them are good - just not for what you're after.

That great Taurus bass sound is legendary and most digital (especially sample-based) synths just can't do it justice.

I've got close on my microKorg I just received.. you have to crank up the volume and have a subwoofer to really appreciate it though.
You might get a 2nd hand microKorg within your budget.

I can't vouch for the quality but out of your selection there, the Orbit might be the closest. I say that mainly because it is designed purely for electronic sounds (although aimed mainly at the 'techno' category).

You should really look up what is available (for example use google), listen to sound examples. the MIDIBass for example sounds like an interesting product but is rather limited to emulative bass 'guitar' sounds. The fact that there isn't much on the internet about it also says a lot.
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Past Gear: Korg Karma, TR61, Poly800, EA-1, ER-1, ES-1, Kawai K1, Novation ReMote37SL, Boss GT-6B
Software: NI Komplete 10 Ultimate, Arturia V Collection, Ableton Live 9. Apple OSX El Capitan on 15" MacBook Pro

ctc · Joined: 27 Jun 2011 Posts: 7

phattbuzz · Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 3:00 pm Post subject: