Buffalo Drum 14″ – Original Journey Frame Drum (FiberSkyn Head)

Remo Journey Drums

Remo Buffalo drums are widely recognised as some of the most popular synthetic shamanic drums available today. Their development helped introduce durable journey drums to practitioners who required a stable instrument for travel, ceremony, and outdoor environments.

The Remo Buffalo Drum series combines traditional frame drum inspiration with modern materials such as FiberSkyn® drum heads and Acousticon® shells. This design allows the drum to maintain the warm tonal character associated with traditional hide drums while remaining vegan-friendly and resistant to humidity or temperature changes.

Because of this reliability, Remo drums are commonly used in:

• Shamanic journeying
• Meditation and ceremonial rhythm work
• Reiki drumming circles
• Sound healing and sound therapy practices
• Drumming circles and spiritual gatherings

Sound & Use

The 14″ Buffalo Drum produces a warm, resonant tone with strong projection, suitable for both personal practice and ceremonial settings.

Because of its synthetic vegan drum head, the instrument maintains a stable sound regardless of humidity, temperature, or outdoor conditions.

This makes the Remo Buffalo Drum particularly popular for shamanic journeying, Reiki drumming, sound healing, and sound therapy practices, where consistent tone and reliability are important.

The steady rhythmic pulse of the drum can help guide participants into deeper meditative states, supporting grounding, energetic clearing, and focused intention during ceremonial or therapeutic work.

Common uses include:

• Shamanic journeying and trance rhythm work
• Reiki drumming and energy healing circles
• Sound healing sessions and sound therapy practices
• Medititation and breathwork facilitation
• Drumming circles and ceremonial gatherings
• Fire ceremonies and sweat lodge rituals
• Personal grounding and rhythmic meditation

The drum’s warm tone and durable construction make it suitable for both individual practice and group ceremonial settings.

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)

• Dark black head and frame
• Deep bass tone and grounding resonance
• Favoured for ceremonial rhythm and journeying

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

• Cream-coloured drum head with black frame
• Wider tonal range with softer attack
• Designed for group sound therapy and sensitive environments

All Remo Buffalo drums use Acousticon® shells and FiberSkyn® drum heads, offering durability, weather resistance, and vegan 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
• Shaman drum
• Reiki drumming drum
• Sound healing drum
• Sound therapy drum
• Ceremonial frame drum
• Vegan shamanic drum
• Meditation drum
• Shamanic frame drum

These drums are widely used across shamanic traditions, meditation practices, Reiki drumming circles, sound healing sessions, and ceremonial gatherings, where rhythmic drumming helps support grounding, focus, and altered states used in spiritual practice.

FAQs

Is this drum vegan friendly?
Yes. The FiberSkyn® drum head is fully synthetic and contains no animal skin, making this drum a popular vegan shamanic drum.

Is this the original Remo journey drum?
Yes. This is the Generation 1 Remo Buffalo Drum, widely recognised as the original synthetic “journey drum”.

Can the drum be used outdoors?
Yes. Synthetic drum heads are much less affected by humidity and weather compared to natural hide drums.

Is this drum suitable for Reiki drumming?
Yes. The Remo Buffalo Drum is widely used in Reiki drumming circles and energy healing practices because its steady tone helps support grounding and rhythmic meditation.

Can the drum be used for sound healing or sound therapy?
Yes. Many practitioners use Remo frame drums during sound healing sessions, meditation, and therapeutic sound work to help create rhythmic soundscapes that support relaxation and energetic balance.

Is the drum suitable for beginners?
Yes. Remo Buffalo drums are widely used by beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

Can the drum head be painted?
Yes. Many artists prefer the Generation 1 drum head for painting or decorating ceremonial drums.