In his latest video, synthesist and composer Anthony Marinelli talks with Herman Gillis, creator of the classic Sherman Filterbank.
Gillis talks about how he got started with synth DIY and how it led to creating the Filterbank. And Marinelli demonstrates using the Sherman Filterbank with a Minimoog.
Video Summary:
“In this exclusive interview, Herman reveals how he employed Switched-Capacitor Filter (SCF) technology to create an analog powerhouse that shaped the sound of artists like The Orb, David Bowie, Human League, Ziggy Marley, and more…
Herman takes us through the evolution of his designs, from his teenage years building guitar pedals and drum machines to his legendary Filterbank 1, Quad Modular Filter, Filterbank Compact, and the latest 500 series module, the Rodec/Sherman Minirestyler.
I’ll be performing on a Minimoog and laying down grooves with a TR-909 drum machine throughout the video—bringing Herman’s filter madness to life with some face-melting musical examples! You won’t just hear us talk about this screaming filter—you’ll experience it in all its glorious, growling, and gut-punching sound!
If you’re into synths, sound design, and legendary instruments, this deep dive into one of the most extreme filters ever built is a must-watch!”
If you’ve used the Sherman Filterbank, leave a comment and share your thoughts on it!
Saw these on many industrial / noise concerts back in the early 00s. Unique and distinct back then. My thoughts come back to it once in a while, and the price is all right. I am just not sure how much it would add to my setup nowadays unlike when I started with just a few synths and a handful of effect pedals, but 20 year old sentimentality is hard to shut up at times.
Let us see what effect watching this video will have!
Classic filthy filter.
The photo of the Orb is actually the Leeds band LFO