Native is
who we are
Audio is
what we do
The beginning
I'm Mike Trombley, Founder of NativeAudio. I grew up in Browning, Montana, on the Blackfeet Reservation, always curious about how things worked. I still am, to this day. The first pedal I ever built came to life when I was doing this thing as a hobby. It was insane. The fact that there was a pile of components one minute, then it became this wild tool of expression the next. I've been chasing that feeling ever since.
Stories shared through sound.
Our ancestors were storytellers, sharing stories to keep our history and culture alive. We continue that tradition through sound. Every pedal carries a story from our Blackfeet Nation, built for musicians who believe the tools they use should be as meaningful as the art they create.
Meet
Mike Trombley
Mike does all things business, customer service, and engineering. He designs the circuit boards, writes the firmware, and handles every email and DM himself. If you ever hear from us, Mike is the dude you'll chat with. He's also an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation, born and raised in Montana before moving to Ohio, where he found engineering and music. 14 years of electrical engineering experience and 18 years of playing go into every pedal we cook up. Outside of the shop, Mike is with his family or making music with friends.
Micah
Micah builds every single pedal that leaves our shop. He also shoots our YouTube demos, writes for the blog, and keeps a hand (and an ear) in everything we design. Micah and Mike met about fifteen years ago in a Dayton music shop, where Micah had already spent most of his life around gear. Micah later started helping with demos back in the Red House days, years before coming onto the team officially. Micah is the dude who knows the gear world inside and out. When he's not in the shop, he's playing guitar and drums and biking all around the Dayton area.
Heritage
Every product carries a piece of the story.
Hear the story
Every pedal we make is a story you can play. Here's what that sounds like.
What our
ancestors taught us.
Connection.
We value connecting with our NativeAudio fam, it's one of the best parts of what we do. Anytime you reach out to us, we always get back and you talk directly to me, the owner/founder.
Detail.
Every pedal is built by the same two people who designed it, tuned it, and told its story. You'll know exactly whose hands your pedal came from.
Quality.
We're a small and resourceful team, so we only build what we can handle. It keeps quality high and keeps us honest.
Roots are
everything.
Recognizing the significance of the connection between the products and my Native heritage, I decided to rebrand the company as NativeAudio. It became an incredible opportunity for me to not only pursue my passion for electronics and music but also reconnect with my culture and honor the legacy of my ancestors. Growing up on the reservation, the richness and beauty of our culture were second nature to me. However, it wasn't until I ventured beyond the Blackfeet Nation that I truly understood its impact on my life.
Hear it from the fam
"Pattern Keeper is a champion... fun getting lost in the sound. I will definitely recommend this to my friends."
– Drew W.
"The most compelling looper that's come out in a really long time."
- Emily Hopkins
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