still owns), and having coded software in C, as well as his own website in Perl. He rejects being considered one of the best keyboardists in the world, as he believes there are many people that are far better than him. Gear Johansson has used many types of keyboards and synthesizers throughout his career. Amongst his favourites are the Korg Polysix, Yamaha DX7 as a midi controller, (from the Rising Force times to present), the Oberheim Matrix Series and the Roland JV-1080 sound module. He is also fond of the Hammond Organ. Johansson is a computer fan and long-time Steinberg programs user (like Cubase). An example of his interest in computers is his record Fission, which is replete with special effects and sound experimentation. His signature lead is emulation of Polysix on JV1080, going thru early Amp simulation / distortion pedal JD-10 by Morley. Recently, he has been using PC-base system with Lenovo Laptop Computer both recording and live. And he uses JV1080 as backup on live. Band membership Timeline Studio albums References External links Jens Johansson's Homepage Heptagon Records Stratovarius Homepage Interview with Jens Johansson, 1995 Further reading Interview with JENS JOHANSSON (STRATOVARIUS) 1963 births Living people Musicians from Stockholm Swedish heavy metal keyboardists Dio (band) members Stratovarius members Swedish atheists Cain's Offering members Rainbow (rock band) members Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force members Art Metal (band) members