Toca

Toca

Also known as: Toca Percussion, Toca Drums

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Founded in 1993 by KMC Music during the height of Latin and Afro-Cuban music's influence on mainstream rock and pop, Toca Percussion has grown into one of the world's leading hand percussion brands, with a catalog of over 500 products. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, and operating as a division of RBI Music (Rhythm Band Instruments), the company specializes in congas, bongos, djembes, cajons, timba...

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Founded in 1993 by KMC Music during the height of Latin and Afro-Cuban music's influence on mainstream rock and pop, Toca Percussion has grown into one of the world's leading hand percussion brands, with a catalog of over 500 products. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, and operating as a division of RBI Music (Rhythm Band Instruments), the company specializes in congas, bongos, djembes, cajons, timbales, and a wide range of hand percussion accessories. Toca's product philosophy centers on pairing authentic Afro-Cuban tone with distinctive visual styling, using construction techniques like two-ply stave shells on their wooden drums for added durability and projection.

Toca's lineup spans entry-level to professional instruments across several series. The Freestyle djembes, made from PVC with goatskin heads, are a staple of drum circles and educational settings for their lightweight durability and surprisingly musical tone. The Traditional series congas and bongos feature Asian Oak shells with a classic Cuban-style shape, while the Synergy series targets players seeking pro-level features at accessible price points. Specialty products include the Kickboxx suitcase drum, the Spectrasound Mark Tree, and the Sympatico tuning system. The company also produces artist signature congas and bongos in collaboration with endorsers such as Jimmie Morales, Eric Velez, and Erik Piza, and maintains a large roster of percussionists spanning Latin, rock, and session work — including Shannon Larkin, Sully Erna, Rikki Rockett, Troy Luccketta, Aaron Spears, and Mark Schulman.

Toca has 77 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Congas, Quintos & Tumbas, Djembes, and Bongos. Their gear is featured by 6 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Hip Hop. Notable users include Eric Velez, Rusty Cage, and Todd Sucherman.

Artists Who Use Toca

Eric Velez uses 3 Toca products

Eric Velez

Drummer

Rusty Cage uses 1 Toca product

Rusty Cage

Singer, Guitarist

Todd Sucherman uses 1 Toca product

Todd Sucherman

Drummer · Styx

Sheila Escavedo (Sheila E.) uses 1 Toca product

Sheila Escavedo (Sheila E.)

Drummer · U.S.A. for Africa

Guy Grengs uses 1 Toca product

Guy Grengs

Audio Engineer · Stoney Point

Danny Shamoun uses 1 Toca product

Danny Shamoun

Drummer · Scars on Broadway

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