Buffalo Drum 14″ – CST Comfort Sound Frame Drum (FiberSkyn Head)

What is a Remo Buffalo CST Drum?

The Remo Comfort Sound Technology (CST) Buffalo Drum was designed to provide a controlled and accessible sound suited to group settings, meditation practices, and therapeutic environments.

The CST drum head offers a balanced tonal range, producing both grounding bass notes and lighter tones with ease. This versatility allows the drum to function equally well in ceremony, meditation, sound therapy, and rhythmic musical work.

The drum is constructed with Remo’s Acousticon® shell, made from recycled wood fibre, providing durability, sustainability, and resistance to moisture.

Because of its reliable tone and comfortable playing response, the CST Buffalo Drum is widely used by:

• Reiki practitioners
• Shamanic practitioners
• Sound healing facilitators
• Meditation teachers
• Music therapists
• Ceremony leaders and drumming circles

Sound & Use

The CST Buffalo Drum produces a warm, controlled tone with a wide tonal range, making it suitable for both personal meditation and group ceremonial settings.

Its Comfort Sound Technology® drum head allows the drum to respond easily to different playing styles, producing deep grounding rhythms or lighter percussive accents depending on how it is played.

Because the drum uses a synthetic vegan drum head, the tone remains stable in changing environments and outdoor settings.

This makes the drum particularly popular for:

• Shamanic journeying and trance rhythm work
• Reiki drumming and energy healing circles
• Sound healing sessions and sound therapy
• Meditation and breathwork practices
• Fire ceremonies and sweat lodge gatherings
• Group drumming circles and ritual settings
• Personal grounding and rhythmic meditation

The drum can be played either by hand or with the included beater, allowing practitioners to explore a wide range of rhythmic textures.

Key Benefits

• Balanced tonal range – produces both grounding bass tones and lighter accents
• Comfort Sound Technology® – controlled sound suitable for group healing work
• Vegan-friendly synthetic drum head – ethical alternative to natural hide
• Weather resistant construction – stable tone indoors or outdoors
• Eco-friendly Acousticon® shell – made from recycled wood fibre
• Versatile ceremonial instrument – suitable for meditation, ritual, sound healing, and musical use

Remo Buffalo Drum Series Comparison

Remo produces several Buffalo Drum variations with slightly different tonal characteristics.

Remo Original Buffalo Drum (Generation 1)

• Introduced with the influence of Michael Harner
• First synthetic vegan-friendly journey drum
• Classic grey and white drum head
• Warm, resonant tone widely used in shamanic practices
• Popular for painting and drum art

Remo Bahia Buffalo Drum (Generation 2)

• Deep earth bass tone
• Black matte head and frame
• Focused resonance ideal for grounding rhythm work
• Favoured for ceremonial rhythm and meditation

Remo CST Buffalo Drum (Generation 3 – Comfort Sound Technology)

• Cream-coloured synthetic drum head with black hoop
• Wider tonal range with a lighter base note
• Balanced and controlled tone
• Designed for group sound healing and meditation settings

All Remo Buffalo drums use Acousticon® shells and synthetic drum heads, providing durability, moisture resistance, and vegan-friendly construction.

Care Notes

Remo Buffalo drums are designed to be durable and resistant to environmental changes.

Because the drum uses a synthetic vegan drum head, it is far less sensitive to humidity than natural hide drums.

For best protection and to maintain the drum’s condition, storing the drum in a dedicated drum bag is recommended.

Also Known As

This instrument may also be referred to as a:

• Shamanic journey drum
• Remo buffalo drum
• Reiki drum
• Sound healing drum
• Sound therapy drum
• Meditation drum
• Ceremonial frame drum
• Vegan shamanic drum
• Shaman drum

These drums are widely used across shamanic traditions, Reiki practices, meditation circles, and sound healing ceremonies, where rhythmic drumming supports grounding, focus, and altered states used in spiritual practice.

FAQs

Is this drum vegan friendly?
Yes. The Comfort Sound Technology drum head is synthetic and contains no animal hide, making it a vegan-friendly shamanic drum.

How does the CST drum differ from the Bahia drum?
The Bahia drum produces a slightly deeper bass tone, while the CST drum offers a broader tonal range with more balanced resonance.

Is this drum suitable for Reiki drumming?
Yes. The CST Buffalo Drum is widely used in Reiki drumming circles and energy healing sessions due to its controlled tone and comfortable response.

Can the drum be used for sound healing?
Yes. Many practitioners use Remo Buffalo drums in sound healing and sound therapy sessions, where rhythmic drumming supports relaxation and energetic balance.

Can the drum be used outdoors?
Yes. The synthetic drum head maintains consistent tone in humidity and outdoor environments.