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5-piece Electronic Drum Set with 3 x 8" Toms, Kick Tower, 10" Snare, 10" Hi-hat with Controller, 10" Crash, 10" Ride, Nitro Max Module, and Kick Pedal
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Alesis Nitro Max Mesh Electronic Drum Set

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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 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 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 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
  • 1 x 10-in. dual-zone snare pad offers a larger spatial response
  • 3 x 8-in. tom pads provide an expressive and extensive range
  • 3x 10-in. 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
  • Color: Black
  • Included Drum Module: Nitro Max Drum Module
  • 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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Reviews

Alesis Nitro Max E drums (bundle) Great Set
I've been using Alesis since the 80s with the HR-16 and SR-18? Drum machines (for guitar). I'm an experienced musician/ guitar player of many other parts but have played acoustic drums over 5 years with 3 different kits I've owned. I had no reservations about buying this electronic kit, and it's really lived up to my expectations for home and quiet use. The setup takes a little time to get it right as the manual is ambiguous, but SW vids helped; had multiple movements, adjustments, but not a big deal. It's a little wonky but....Once you got it set properly, it's so fun to play with headphones (input on side) and also monitors. I use my little 3" Presonus Monitors (I'd recommend highly for a cheap solution) I had with 2 10' TRS cables. Impressive sound and loud enough! Fun playing and has a click, sample songs to jam with for timing, etc. I've yet to get into the online BFD and Drummeo stuff which is a bonus. If you're considering a fairly budget kit this is A+. If you're a pro, move up on the echelon with Alesis. But If you are a pro on a budget, I'd feel this could fit the niche as well.
Music background: Experienced
Alesis Nitro Max highly recommended
Great value electronic drum kit. sounds very good and good build quality. Lots of options with this kit, endless fun!
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
Such a good kit for $
The set up for this kit was really easy, and you Drumeo 90 days for free, and the free BFD software, AND Bluetooth with the touch of a button! This kit is a must have for beginners or experienced drummers looking to downgrade an electric kit, or need something on the lower budget side of things. The sounds of the drums and the material of the hardware is really good. My only critique is that you're kind of screwed if you don't have a carpet place to put this kit because the hi-hat and kick pedal will slide all over.
Good for old timer and beginner alike!!
#1) Sweetwater is the absolute best place there is to get your musical gear and equipment!!!! Hands down, full stop. Special thanks and shout out to Jeremey!!!!

Now, this set of e-drums is great!! Alesis is a good name. I am an old-time drummer from the 60's. Played a lot of Hendrix and Cream and Grand Funk back in the day. I moved on to bass and guitar and keyboards thru the years but have done very little drumming since then. I always have the hands tapping out beats tho. Lately, in my old age, I have developed an itch to play drums again. Not on stage or in a band really but in my musical room. So, I did a lot of looking on Sweetwater. I picked this set and am I glad I did!! They're GREAT!!! Really. You can spend a lot more but for my purposes this set is a good pick.

A little confusing to get put together due to poor directions but you can do it. Now that I've got them together and tweaked to preferences, I love 'em. They're solid, sound great, lots of options. Very quiet!! I was surprised how quiet. I live in an apartment and now I have no worries. I recommend this set to anyone.
Music background: Playing 50's thru 70's rock & roll over 60 years.