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Alesis Nitro Max Mesh Electronic Drum Set

5-piece Electronic Drum Set with 10" Snare, Kick Tower with Pedal, 2 x 8" Toms, 10" Hi-hat, 10" Crash w/ Choke, 10" Ride, Bluetooth, and Nitro Max Module
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Take Your Drumming to the Max

Expanding on the acclaimed attainability and versatility of the original Nitro kit, the Alesis Nitro Max electronic drum set offers a wealth of style, sound, and strikeability improvements. For starters, Alesis has widened the diameter of this digital 5-piece’s dual-zone snare pad to 10 inches, now with more room to roll, ghost note, and groove to your heart’s content. White mesh heads and Strata drum pad wraps add more realism to the setup, while the impressive Nitro Max Drum Module churns out a whopping 440 sounds with 32 factory kits to choose from and another 16 to design yourself. Aboard this new and improved module, you’ll find stellar conveniences like Bluetooth connectivity for wireless jamming to your favorite tracks. Sweetwater drummers also love the addition of a smart device holder. From dorms and apartments to compact corners and quiet practice spaces, the Nitro Max from Alesis is built for any beat.

Extensive Nitro Max Module

The brain behind Alesis’ Nitro Max electronic drum set certainly performs above its pay grade. Take your pick of 32 pre-selected drum kits, or create up to 16 personal kits that check every box of your specific musical vibe. An astonishing 440 sounds are at your disposal, derived from BFD and Strata sound sample libraries, providing plenty of instrument and tonal variation to hone in on a sound that’s just right for your applications. Looking to woodshed your chops? A selection of 60 onboard practice songs and an accompanying metronome will keep you properly in the groove. Plus, Alesis tossed in a Melodics drum lesson subscription and 90 free days of Drumeo courses — on the house! You can even record your sessions right to your laptop or desktop computer by way of integrated USB and MIDI jacks.

Is your phone a piece of the percussive puzzle, too? The Nitro Max is the perfect match. You can now click the Bluetooth connection button to instantly bring your favorite tracks from your MP3 library or streaming platform right to the Nitro Max. To boot, Alesis even gave the module an ultra-convenient smartphone holder, giving you a steady spot to house your smartphone while you play.

Truly versatile pad configuration

The Nitro Max electronic drum set comes physically configured with impressive pieces all around, starting with a dual-zone snare pad extended to 10 inches for better response and more realistic playability. Now you’ve got all the room to accent your snare strikes! Accompanying the snare pad are three 8-inch single-zone tom pads, giving you a robust frequency range. Every drum pad in the set is also equipped with white mesh drum heads and Strata drum wraps, exuding a surprisingly acoustic aesthetic throughout this eDrum. Up top, three 10-inch cymbal pads — a hi-hat, ride, and choke-able crash — stand by to complement. Finally, a substantial kick pad tower awaits down below to provide plenty of backbeat presence.

Backed by dependable hardware

Sound? Superb. Playability? Perfect. How about feel and reliability? You’ll be delighted that the Nitro Max electronic drum set balances atop Alesis’ compact and configurable 4-post metal rack, equipped with mounting hardware and rubber feet for fantastic grip on wood floors, drum rugs, concrete surfaces, and more. An included drum key keeps the tension of each mesh pad rebounding to your liking, while both kick and hi-hat pedal foot controllers also provide precision responsiveness. Finally, a power supply and all of the cabling will arrive with your kit, ensuring that you get the Nitro Max up and running right out of the box. Just bring a throne!

Built for any beat

Whether you’re just starting your drumming journey, looking to get into eDrums for the first time, or are a veteran who wants a compact solution for practices and play-alongs, the Nitro Max is the comprehensive candidate for the job. This kit’s small footprint fits easily in compact areas, such as home studios, bedrooms, dorms, apartments — even that snug basement corner! Plus, the Nitro Max comes bundled with BFD Player as well, gaining drummers of all stripes total access to an efficiently navigable MIDI interface and expanding sample collection for curating your dream kit on both Mac and Windows computers.

Alesis Nitro Max eDrum Set Features:

  • Fantastic compact kit for beginners, eDrum newcomers, and practice/recording applications
  • Small footprint is great for apartments, dorms, bedrooms, home studios, basements, garages, and more
  • Nitro Max module offers 32 onboard kits with 16 kits for user creation
  • 440 sounds to work with derived from BFD and Strata samples
  • 60 practice songs, a metronome, and a free Melodics drum lesson subscription plus 90 free days of Drumeo courses make for effortless practice sessions
  • Included BFD Player offers an easily navigable MIDI interface with access to an expanding library of premium sound samples
  • Easily control or record to your desktop/laptop computers via MIDI and USB connection
  • Bluetooth connectivity permits song streaming for play-alongs with your favorite tracks
  • Integrated phone holder keeps your device within reach and where you can see it
  • 1x 10-inch dual-zone snare pad offers a larger spatial response
  • 3x 8-inch tom pads provide an expressive and extensive range
  • 3x 10-inch cymbal pads feature a hi-hat, ride, and choke-able crash
  • Kick pad tower provides plenty of room for mastering backbeats
  • White mesh drum heads and Strata drum wraps give this eDrum and acoustic vibe
  • 4-post metal rack system allows for easy adjustment and stable playing
  • Included drum key lets you adjust each pad's tension for proper rebound
  • Kick and hi-hat controller foot pedals provide precise response
  • Power supply, cabling, and drumsticks are all included in the box!

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Tech Specs

  • Total Number of Pads: 5 x Drum Pads, 3 x Cymbal Pads
  • Included Snare/Tom Pads: 1 x 10" Dual-zone Snare, 3 x 8" Single-zone Toms
  • Included Kick Pads: 1 x Tower Kick Pad with Pedal
  • Included Cymbal Pads: 1 x 10" Hi-hat, 1 x 10" Crash with Choke, 1 x 10" Ride
  • Included Drum Module: Nitro Max Drum Modlue
  • Number of Drum Kits: 32 Factory, 16 User
  • Number of Instruments: 441 Sounds, 80 Songs
  • Effects: Reverb, 3-band EQ
  • Module Trigger Inputs: 1 x 25-pin Snake Connector (10-trigger), 1 x 1/4" TRS (tom 4), 1 x 1/4" TRS (crash 2)
  • Module Analog Inputs: 1 x 1/8" TRS (aux)
  • Module Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS (L/mono, R)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/8" TRS
  • Module MIDI I/O: USB
  • Other I/O: Bluetooth v5.0
  • USB: 1 x Type B
  • Features: Sequencer, Metronome
  • Included Hardware: 4-post Metal Drum Rack, Hi-hat Pedal
  • Manufacturer Part Number: NITROMAXKITXUS

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

GREAT starter kit

Well, I decide in my mid 60's to start playing guitar. I tried convincing my wife to start playing one along with me, but she said no. However, I was shocked when she said "I might like the drums." Needless to say that her 2023 Christmas gift was an easy one.

After doing much research, I found a lot of recommendations for the Alesis Nitro Max Mesh. So, I placed and order with my Sales Engineer pal NICK HUSKINS and the rest is an awesome history. It turns out she has a better built in metronome than me. This kit is amazing for the very reasonable price, and very student friendly. A built in metronome (for those of us who are not gifted) and many other features make this the deal of the year. It is expandable for a couple more pieces that are very nicely priced from Sweetwater.

Everyone does a pro and con, so this is my simple one:

Pros: - Price and a control module that allows several types of interface to computer or directly to powered speakers or
headphones.
Con: - The stands are a bit flimsy, but we amateurs need not worry about moving them from gig to gig.

I highly recommend this kit as it is built with the same quality of my Alesis Artist Keyboard that I also purchased from Sweetwater.

Buy with confidence, and enjoy lots of years of playing sooner than later.
Music background: Professional Armature
Rated 5/5

Probably The Best Option For Practicing At Home

We needed something that was quite, yet still felt like a regular kit as much as possible. This did just that. The sounds are great, on headphones as well as external monitors.
Rated 5/5

Amazing Electronic Drum Set!!

This is a fantastic electronic drum set, especially for the price! All the features work great and you can easily plug it into an audio interface and record onto your computer. The base for it is a little short and wobbly, but that doesn't really bother me much. If you want an electric drum kit that doesn't cost much but is good quality, I do recommend this. Also thank you to my sales engineer Troy for helping me out with the issue I was having with my card and making sure everything got to me as soon as possible!!
Rated 5/5

Amazing Kit

The Alesis Nitro Max is an amazing E-drum for beginners and experienced drummers.
This kit is amazing because it's compact and portable as well as so many amazing quality's,
I would recommend this to anyone looking at getting started on drums. Not only does it have a super cool
Setup, but also has the capability to use USB MIDI if you want to hook it up to your computer.
I also got amazing service with shipping from sweetwater and a really nice guy helped me get everything set!

Thank you sweetwater
Music background: I play many instruments including Drums, piano, electric/Acoustic guitar, and do some synth and MIDI stuff
Rated 5/5

Great for a beginner

I'm starting drums late. I've just been diagnosed with a neurological issue at the age of 70, and my balance and coordination are all off. Having a set of drums will help. These arrived quickly and were relatively easy to set up. The module is great, with plenty of features. One feature that I will find useful is Bluetooth - I have Guitar Pro 8, and many of the songs I have purchased from the software company are "full" tracks, which include drum tracks.
I can load up the Android version on my Chromebook, secure it to my sheet music stand, load up a track and loop whatever I like - with the sound of GP8 coming out of the Alesis via Bluetooth. Also allows me to solo or mute individual tracks.
All in all I like this kit - I'm looking at the expansion pack and will contact Caleb Lowrey, who was great with my questions, when I decide.
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