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R10 Electronic Media Studio
R10 Synth Club - April/May 2026
About R10
R10 is an electronic media studio based in Leicester, UK. We collect and preserve important artefacts and stories from electronic music and computer art history and use them to inspire current and future artists and musicians. We do this by undertaking and sharing research, running workshops, organising live events, and creating new music, art and multimedia projects.
R10 was established in 2015 and we are now relocating to a new space in the LCB Depot in Leicester’s Cultural Quarter. The new R10 studio will open on January 1st, 2025. In our first year in this new space we’re focusing on four key projects: 1) restoring our EMS Synthi 100 synthesiser; 2) creating a multimedia studio using 1990s audiovisual equipment; 3) preserving and showcasing Jack Tait’s electromechanical drawing machines; and 4) undertaking research into British cybernetic art and music from the late-1960s and early-1970s.
How Can You Help?
We are applying for funding and planning a Crowdfunder campaign in 2025 to support the Leicester Synthi 100 restoration. However, R10 is ultimately a community project, and the studio will only succeed if we can maintain a commitment from people like you to support it. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube for the latest information, Get in touch by email if you can help us with our projects, and if you would like to make a financial donation to R10 we'd love to hear from you, or use the PayPal link at the bottom of this page.
This new phase of R10 is a collaboration between Krafthaus Arts CIC and the Computer Arts Archive CIC with support from Interact Digital Arts Ltd and New Media Art Club CIC. Contact us at info@r10.uk,
Recent Updates
September 2025
Sound Season at LCB Depot 2025
R10
Sound Season 2025 at LCB Depot took place in September with a packed programme of live events, talks and workshops.
July 2025
Leicester Synthi 100 HLF Project Video ↑
R10
The first phase of our Synthi 100 Restoration project has gone well. We now have a detailed restoration plan, as our friend Hack Modular explains in this project video.Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
July 2025
Sound Season - RRREPURPOSE: Open Call
R10
R10.EMS x LCB Depot
Reimagine, Reuse, Repurpose Technologies Through Sound.
May 2025
Marcus West Visits The Leicester Synthi 100
R10 / Computer Arts Archive
Marcus West - artist and early EMS Synthi 100 user - visited The Leicester Synthi 100 at R10 Studios this week.
April 2025
Leicester Synthi 100 Condition Survey ↑
R10 / Computer Arts Archive
The Leicester Synthi 100 condition survey is underway. Watch this amazing video for a great introduction to the work being done.
April 2025
Marcus West Retrospective
Computer Arts Archive
This exhibition of 20 prints by Marcus West in the Café Bar at Phoenix in Leicester features artwork created over more than 40 years.
February 2025
Jack Tait's Drawing Machines YouTube Shorts ↑
R10 / Computer Arts Archive
Jack Tait's drawing machines are now installed at R10. See this YouTube playlist for a series of short videos showing them in action.
February 2025
The Leicester Synthi 100 HLF Project
R10 / Computer Arts Archive
We're very happy to announce that the next phase of the Leicester Synthi 100 Restoration Project has been supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund,
January 2025
The Leicester Synthi 100 Arrives at R10
R10 / Computer Arts Archive
The Leicester Synthi 100 has arrived at the new R10 Electronic Media Studio. This is a significant step towards the start of its restoration. Thanks to all those who helped with the move.
November 2024
R10 Electronic Media Studio
R10 / Computer Arts Archive
The new R10 Electronic Media Studio will be opening on 1st January 2025 at the LCB Depot in Leicester. View the website holding page for more information.
@r10ems
info@r10.uk
The History of R10
Mark Towers running a workshop atthe original R10 studio.
Over the past 9 years, R10 has built a reputation as a space for sound art, electroacoustic composition, live performance, and as a recording facility. Drawing a diverse audience of artists, musicians, and enthusiasts. Our events have featured performances from both local and international artists, and have reached out into the myriad realms of sound art and experimental music. As we develop our new studio in collaboration with the Computer Arts Archive at the LCB Depot we look forward to building on these achievements further.
The Leicester Synthi 100
Our Synthi 100. Purchased with support from the Heritage Lottery
Jack Tait's Drawing Machines
The Computer Art Archive includes a unique collection of Jack Tait drawing machines.
Donations
We welcome financial donations to the Computer Arts Archive CIC, a non-profit registered in England. All funds raised will go directly to running of the archive and the R10 Electronic Media Studio. Please get in touch with us if you wish to make a larger donation or discuss the donation of artwork or artefacts.
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