How Herman Gillis Created the Sherman Filterbank

The Sherman filter bank is one of the most iconic hardware units of the 1990s, and still is highly regarded today. We covered the filter bank in our news a few months back - and here we have Anthony Marinelli in conversation with the man who created it, interspersed with demos of the unit in action. Here's more from the video...

Meet Herman Gillis, the inventor of the Sherman Filterbank, one of the most aggressive and unique filters in electronic music history! 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...

What makes the Sherman Filterbank so special?

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!

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