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Sherman FILTERBANK - User Manual

Sherman FILTERBANK
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Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU START

FCC WARNING

INTRODUCTION

WHAT IS THE FILTERBANK AND WHAT CAN YOU USE IT FOR?

Explains the purpose, applications, and value of the Filterbank.

START

ABOUT THESE LESSONS

Guides the user on how to approach the lessons in the manual for effective learning.

ABOUT THE KNOB COLOURS

Explains the function and relation of each knob color displayed on the Filterbank.

RACK MOUNTING

THE 6 DIFFERENT WAYS TO MOUNT YOUR FB

Illustrates various methods for mounting the Sherman Filterbank unit for different setups.

LESSON #1: BASICS - EXPLORING FILTER 1

HOW AUDIO TRIGGERING WORKS

LOWEST FREQUENCY RANGE

LESSON #2: SYNC MODE - FILTER 2

LESSON #3: OUT 1 - COMBINING THE TWO FILTERS

PARALLEL FILTER CONFIGURATION

Explains the parallel routing configuration where filters operate independently.

SERIAL FILTER CONFIGURATION

Details the serial routing configuration where filters are chained sequentially.

ITS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THIS!

THIS COMES NEARER TO REALITY!

LESSON #4: LFO - LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATOR

LFO MIDI RETRIGGERING

Explains the functionality of MIDI retriggering for the LFO modulation.

LESSON #5: AR VOLUME MODULATION GENERATOR

TB303 SEQUENCER BEHAVIOR TIP

Provides a tip for achieving Roland TB303 sequencer behavior using MIDI and ADSR input.

LESSON #6: ADSR

ADSR AS SECOND LFO

Details how to configure the ADSR generator to function as a secondary LFO.

ADSR EXERCISE WITH SEQUENCER

Suggests an exercise using a repetitive sequencer pattern for ADSR modulation.

ADSR ENVELOPE CURVE EXAMPLES

ABOUT THE SPEED OF THE ADSR

ADSR ATTACK TIME ADJUSTMENT

Explains ADSR attack time based on knob position and MIDI controller values.

ENVELOPE FOLLOWER

ENVELOPE FOLLOWER NOTES AND MIDI CONTROL

Details envelope follower input, functional notes, and MIDI control limitations.

LESSON #7: FM FREQUENCY MODULATION

FM INPUT AND DC VOLTAGE

Details accepted DC voltage inputs for the FM frequency modulation function.

USING FM AMOUNT AS ADSR AMOUNT

Explains how to utilize the FM amount knob as an ADSR amount control.

PRODUCING SUBHARMONIC FM

Describes the procedure for generating subharmonic frequency modulation.

LESSON #8: AM AMPLITUDE MODULATION

AM EFFECTS ON VCAS AND INPUT NOTES

Explains AM modulation's impact on VCAs and how input signals influence its effect.

AM SOURCE AND IMPORTANT SETTINGS

Notes the AM signal source and critical settings for effective modulation.

LESSON #9: EXTERNAL INPUTS

EXTERNAL INPUT USAGE AND CONNECTIONS

Covers trigger input, FM/AM inputs, connection advice, and signal strength requirements.

LESSON #10: MIDI

MIDI IN FUNCTIONALITY AND CONTROLLERS

Details MIDI input messages and their corresponding filter bank functions and power-up values.

TRIGGERING

MIDI TRIGGER NOTES AND COMMANDS

Provides notes on using MIDI for triggering and lists specific MIDI note commands.

MIDI OUT FUNCTIONALITY

MIDI THRU BOX FUNCTIONALITY

LESSON #11: LINKING MORE FILTERBANKS

CABLE LENGTH ADVICE FOR LINKING

Advises against using excessively long jack-jack cables for linking filterbanks.

MAKE A VERY NEAT 48 db FILTER:

HISTORY & PHILOSOPY

MEMORY NOTATION SHEET

Sherman FILTERBANK Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range20Hz - 20kHz
Envelope FollowerYes
LFOYes
ControlsFrequency, Resonance, Envelope Amount, LFO Rate
DistortionBuilt-in distortion circuit