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

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.

OR: HOW A GENESIS LP SLEEVE IS MADE

Genesis to revelation

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

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.

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

Vintage technology strikes back

...including The A-Z of Analogue

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...

Vintage technology strikes back

The retro-lover's playground

Double-Manual Organ

The Mellotron: A Historical Perspective

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

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

7/4

There is life outside of 4/4. We dissect those funny times like five and seven and quarter past four on a Thursday.

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.

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

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.

drum parts and recording arts