Buffalo Days.

Buffalo Days.

Buffalo Days is a multi-reverb pedal with unique algorithms for hall, plate, room, and spring. The streamlined interface includes independent mix and depth controls for a captivating and expansive reverb experience. From subtle room reflections to cavernous echoes, Buffalo Days provides a gig-friendly, multi-reverb solution.

The multi-series have arrived.

I know what you’re thinking, "wait a minute, multi-reverb? That sounds familiar." Well, you're right. Buffalo Days is definitely a multi-reverb pedal, but it adds a whole new dimension to the story and sound of our preset-capable Ghost Ridge. And just so we’re clear, Ghost Ridge is not going anywhere. Both Ghost Ridge and Buffalo Days will coexist together in our multi-series. We go into more detail about our multi-series here but let me give you a quick summary.

NativeAudio is committed keeping Native American culture alive while also inspiring musicians to connect with their art in a more meaningful and creative way. However, releasing a single product often presents a challenge as it limits the stories and sounds we can convey, leaving us with only a condensed version of what we truly want to bring to the world.

The multi-series will now provides us the opportunity to expand upon our stories and sounds, delivering impactful stories that provide connection and sounds that inspire. With the multi-series, our stories are not limited to one pedal anymore and each story will now extend across all three series, enhancing the context behind the overarching story. In addition, effect will now available in multiple formats, providing musicians a range of options to customize their sound for a unique experience.

Enter the Oki Series.

The Buffalo Days is a part of the newly dubbed, Oki Series. Oki is the Blackfeet translation meaning hello and is the welcoming front for NativeAudio. All pedals in the Oki Series will have a streamlined, three-knob interface that offers a straightforward interpretation of our effects. The Oki Series is for the musician that might be either dipping their toes into the crazy world of effects, needs a gig-friendly yet effective pedal solution, or wants a great place to start their NativeAudio journey. Other notable products in the Oki Series are Kiaayo, Makoyii, and War Party.

From Ghost Ridge to Buffalo Days.

I think it’s also important to highlight the adjustments that we made going from Ghost Ridge to Buffalo Days. In Buffalo Days, we removed the modulation and preset controls while still maintaining the mix, depth, and reverb mode. Don’t worry though, the modulation remains noticeable at extreme depth settings for hall and plate, yet gradually recedes as you reduce the depth in these reverb modes. Finally, by removing the preset capabilities, we not only direct the musician's focus to one set of reverb parameters at a time but also cultivate a heightened sense towards the musician’s live performance.

The four horsemen of reverb.

Reverb is one of those effects that we can never get enough off. Whether it’s slightly on or we’re swimming in verb, it’s such a flexible effect that comes in so many great voicings. After years of playing and melting faces (not really), we’ve established what we would consider the four horsemen of reverb: hall, room, plate, and spring.

Think about it. From your bedroom to the arena filled screaming with fans, these four reverbs will pretty much have you covered. It’s important to note that everyone has their own take on these reverb voicings, so we'll take a moment and share the sounds you can expect from Buffalo Days.

Hanging out in the hall.

Hall provides a medium-to-large reverb with warmer reflections. Hall is the perfect reverb to start diving in because its range is insane. At the lower depth settings, it’s enough space to let you know it’s there while also adding some spicy goodness to your original signal. With depth at max, you’re getting into some near-infinite repeats that are great for swells or getting lost in the wash of the verb. The reflections on hall are warmer, so if you’re a person that tends to enjoy the warm and cozy, our hall is like the fireplace of reverb tone.

Fork, knife, and a plate.

Plate provides a medium-to-large reverb with brighter reflections. The range of depth on the plate reverb is very similar to hall but the key difference is the reflections. Plate’s brighter reflections will make the signal open up and at larger settings, you’ll notice a shimmer-like quality to the reverb. Plate is a little mystical and is a great way to add some texture to your soundscapes.

Just me reflecting in the room.

Room provides a small-to-medium reverb with warmer reflections. At times, it might not be worth pulling out the fireworks and putting on a crazy reverb show. You might just want to put things into cruise mode and stroll on through, and that’s why we have room. Room will get you into an empty bedroom with a little carpet all the way up to a full house at a coffee shop. We mention the carpet and the full house because the room’s reflections lean more towards the warmer side which are more chill than shrill.

Spring into goodness.

Spring provides a small-to-medium reverb with spring-like dynamics. The spring mode delivers the classic sounds of a reverb tank in a compact format, so say bye to lugging those huge combo amps around. Another bonus is the adjustable spring size, which allows for a range of spring tank sizes. The final note on spring is that with some spring reverb algorithms, they lose the character of the springs when presented with dynamics. Our spring mode does a great job at reading the dynamics, so soft picking results in slight spring movement while a hard string dig will shake the springs into some dramatic movement.

A piece about the extras.

The Buffalo Days, along with the rest of the Oki Series, offers more than just surface-level operation. So, in addition to the comprehensive reverb controls and sounds we've already covered, let's dive into the extra goodies that make the Buffalo Days truly special. These include the option for reverb trails, an analog dry signal, smart switching capabilities, and a buffered bypass design. With these additional features, the Buffalo Days delivers the complete package designed to elevate your musical experience.

To trails or not to trails.

Buffalo Days incorporates a toggle feature that allows you to choose between having reverb trails on or off. When reverb trails are enabled, you'll experience a natural decay in the reverb when bypassing the pedal. Conversely, with trails off, bypassing the pedal results in an abrupt cut of the reverb. Both modes have their advantages, and the choice ultimately depends on your creative needs, but we believe in leaving it up to the musician to select their preferred trails mode.

A digital dance with analog.

We often receive questions about the dry signal and if its analog when it comes to the Ghost Ridge reverb, and we want to address that in relation to Buffalo Days. Simply put, Buffalo Days features an analog dry signal to ensure maximum clarity. Whether the pedal is in bypass mode or you're blending the reverb with the original signal, rest assured that the dry signal remains purely analog and is not processed digitally within the pedal. It's all about maintaining that authentic analog goodness throughout your entire signal chain.

Switching made fun.

Smart switching has become a standard feature across all NativeAudio products. With its enhanced switching capabilities, musicians can now go beyond the traditional bypass latching switch methods. The addition of smart switching brings a whole new level of versatility, offering both latching and momentary options based on how long the switch is held. Latching mode is ideal for a set-it-and-forget-it scenario, while momentary mode is perfect for adding a dash of spice to a few licks. Either switching method will get the job done but it’s all about giving you the flexibility to shape your sound.

But is it true bypass?

"Is it true bypass?" A question that feels super aged now. But hey, hardware design has come a long way. Buffered bypass doesn’t have to be a boring and tasteless term designed by engineers only aiming to meet spec. As an electrical engineer who also loves playing music, I'm here to tell you that buffered bypass is where it's at. Trust me, it's an easy win because the benefits totally outweigh any drawbacks when you've got that buffer dialed in.

Our buffered bypass won't mess with the highs or lows of your original signal, and it definitely won't give it an unnecessary boost. But here's the real bonus: when you're dealing with a bunch of patch cables or running long instrument cables, the signal stays true to its original sound. So, whether you're jamming with a tangled mess of cables or rocking out on a stage with some serious distance between you and your amp, rest assured that your sound will stay pure and unaltered with our buffered bypass.

A quick recap.

Buffalo Days is our multi-reverb pedal that introduces a new chapter for NativeAudio, allowing us to expand our pedal line into multiple series and offer a wider range of stories and sounds. As a part of the Oki Series, Buffalo Days features four reverb modes (hall, plate, room, and spring), which provide an expansive reverb experience. Buffalo Days also includes additional features such as reverb trails, analog dry signal, smart switching capabilities, and a buffered bypass design to enhance the overall musical experience.

The story of Buffalo Days.

Before we we end, I want to take a moment to share the story of Buffalo Days.

Buffalo Days pays tribute to a time when buffalo were the main source of life and provided the Blackfeet Nation (Amsskaapi Piikuni) food, shelter, clothing, and tools.

In the late 1800s, U.S. military leaders and white settlers contributed to the destruction of the buffalo herds in a deliberate attempt to decrease the food source of the Plains Indians, reducing the buffalo population from over sixty-five million to less than one thousand.

Following this event, one-quarter of the Blackfeet starved and were buried on site at Ghost Ridge, located on the Blackfeet Reservation. With the Buffalo Days coming to an end, our people were forced to settle on reservations and surrender their culture.

The artwork features a mighty buffalo proudly standing amidst the Blackfeet plains during the Buffalo Days, a prosperous time when our people knew no boundaries and freely pursued their way of life.

Mike Trombley, Founder

Change for the better.

We're absolutely stoked for this new chapter and can't wait for you to come along on this journey with us. Our mission has always been to share our culture through sound and make change for the better. You play such a huge part in making that happen, so we thank you.

Much love.

Let’s make some noise!

Now that we’ve explored the possible, let’s go and create the impossible. Visit here for Buffalo Days.