
Roland EC-10 Electronic Layered Cajon

The Roland EC-10 El Cajon blends authentic acoustic cajon sound with built-in electronic layered tones, perfect for solo performers and percussionists seeking versatile live sound.


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Product Description
The Roland EC-10 Electronic Layered Cajon is a unique hybrid percussion instrument that combines the natural acoustic tone of a traditional cajon with Roland’s electronic sound technology. Designed for percussionists, drummers, and solo performers, the EC-10 allows you to play traditional cajon rhythms while adding layered electronic sounds like snares, tambourines, kick drums, and more.
With onboard sound layering, built-in speaker, and battery or AC power operation, it’s ideal for mobile musicians or small venue performances. It retains the familiar feel of a cajon, while dramatically expanding your sonic range—all in a compact, portable design. Create dynamic performances with this expressive hybrid percussion tool.
- Unique hybrid instrument combining an authentic acoustic cajon with Roland’s electronic percussion technology.
- Standard cajon size (50 x 30 x 30 cm), with quality playing surface made of sapele wood.
- 30 built-in electronic kits for layering with acoustic cajon sounds.
- Each kit includes two independent sounds that can be triggered from the head and edge of the playing surface.
- Versatile selection of acoustic and electronic percussion sounds to support a wide range of music styles.
Product Specifications
Features | |
Playing Plate | Sapele Plywood |
Resonance Box | MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) |
Speaker | Coaxial 16 cm (6.5 inches) |
Rated Power Output | 3 W |
Nominal Input Level | MIX IN: -10 dBu |
Layered Sound Kit Variation | 30 (Cajon: 10, Percussion: 10, SFX: 10) |
Layered Sound Contents | 2 (Head, Edge) |
Controls | Rear Panel (POWER switch; VOLUME knob; TRIGGER BALANCE knob), Top Panel(Sound Group Select button x2; Kit Number Select button x2) |
Indicators | Sound Group; Kit Number |
Connectors | ELECTRONIC SOUND OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type; MIX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type; AC ADAPTOR jack |
Power Supply | AC adaptor (DC 5.7 V); Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 6 |
Current Draw | 250 mA |
Expected battery life under continuous use | Normal use: Approx. 12 hours; Maximum load use: Approx. 6 hours |
Accessories | Owner's manual; Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"; AC adaptor |
Width | 295 mm 11-5/8 inches |
Depth | 298 mm 11-3/4 inches |
Height | 495 mm 19-1/2 inches |
Weight | 6.0 kg 8 lbs 14 oz |