Detail 01
Independent head and edge sensors
They support separate layered responses from the cajon’s head and edge playing areas.
Product detailSKU #1500000005966
RolandELCajon EC-10 Electronic Layered Cajon
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Roland’s ELCajon EC-10 is an acoustic cajon that can layer electronic percussion over its natural cajon voice. Independent head and edge sensors let it respond to different playing areas, while dedicated buttons select sound categories and variations. Add tambourine, shaker, snare, electronic drum, effect, or kick layers for singer-songwriter and combo work, then set their level from the rear panel. The built-in amp, coaxial speaker, and battery operation keep the instrument self-contained; switch the electronics off when an unlayered acoustic cajon is wanted.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Singer-songwriter and combo gigs needing layered tambourine, djembe, snare, or electronic kick sounds.
- Local jams, street busking, and nightclub performances using a compact self-contained cajon.
- Home or gig practice with music fed from a smartphone or song player.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Six AA batteries; up to 12 hours
The EC-10 can operate from battery power for up to 12 hours.
Detail 03
Built-in amplifier and coaxial speaker
Layered electronic sounds are amplified from the cajon itself.
Detail 04
Rear-panel volume and Trigger Balance controls
They adjust the layered-sound level and the balance between head and edge sounds.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Battery operation uses six AA batteries.
- 02For music playback, connect a smartphone or song player to the onboard input.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it be used as an acoustic cajon?
Yes. Its electronics can be turned off, allowing it to be played as a regular acoustic cajon.
02What types of electronic sounds can be layered?
Available layers include tambourine, shaker, acoustic snare, electronic drums, sound effects, djembe, TR-808 snare, and electronic kick.
03How are sounds selected while playing?
Dedicated buttons move through sound categories, with adjacent buttons choosing variations within a category.
04How long can it run on batteries?
Up to 12 hours from six AA batteries.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Multi-Colored
