Key man in Genesis discusses his writing and recording with the band, his solo work, and playing Genesis music live.

Tim Goodyer pays Genesis' legendary keyboardsman a visit to hear all about life in one of rock's most longstanding and influential bands and their 16th LP.

Tony Banks samples the "Invisible Touch" album, keyboard by keyboard.

Keyboard player Tony Banks has been the foundation stone of Genesis' music for almost two decades now but has not experienced the same level of success in his work outside Genesis as past and present members of the band, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Peter Gabriel. With two solo albums and numerous film scores behind him, Banks is set to bounce back into the limelight with a fresh, new solo project. Brian Jacobs poses the questions...

Tony Banks talks to Kendall Wrightson about his new solo album, Technology, and the latest chapter in the book of Genesis.

An exclusive look inside Genesis' private studio retreat deep in the heart of Surrey.

drum parts and recording arts

Now at last, it can be revealed! The veteran producer spills the beans about those 70s Genesis albums... and updates us on work in progress

In a career spanning nearly 20 years, Gabriel has done everything from fronting Britain's best-known pomp rock band to manipulating ethnic music using modern technology. Dan Goldstein talks to a man of many talents.

Vintage technology strikes back

...including The A-Z of Analogue

Introducing MT's unique encyclopedia of analogue synthesisers: part 1, Akai to ARP

Part 2, ARP to Buchla. Buchla? Yep, Buchla

The Mellotron: A Historical Perspective

OR: HOW A GENESIS LP SLEEVE IS MADE

Genesis to revelation

Roland VP330

Roland's VP330 Vocoder Plus not only helped to put vocoders on the map, but has since become a classic keyboard in its own right. Gordon Reid says "synths that make you go Hmmm".

Another old synth makes its comeback. This time it's Steve Howell's much-prized ARP 2600 with its graphic panel layout, modular construction and built-in amplification.

Yamaha KX88

Jay Chapman explains the theory and practicality of using a master keyboard like Yamaha's KX88 in your MIDI set-up. What are the benefits it can bring? Read on to find out...

Secondhand Polysynth Guide

Whether you can't afford to indulge yourself in this month's Polysynth Checklist or simply prefer something that's now out of production, E&MM's guide to things secondhand could save you a lot of time and trouble.

A Real-time Performance System

Part 9 - Hammond to Hanert.

Double-Manual Organ

Who you (the readers) voted as best musician, and what you (still the readers) voted as best gear. We shake the world.