Alesis Nitro Max Electric Drum Set

Assembly was not difficult--lots of videos to help with assembly. Had to troubleshoot sensitivity of hi-hat (initially needed a lot of force to actuate) but got it dialed in (youtube helped troubleshoot, no info included with kit on how to dial in such settings). Looking forward to connecting to Logic Pro for studio work. The included kits sound great, the drum sensors are responsive, the mesh heads feel great and the choke functions well on the crash. The frame is adjustable so fit is easily adjustable. Portability while assembled might be sketchy (wouldnt want to move the whole kit without cranking down lugs). overall im happy with this purchase (good value for features and quality)

When I bought this, I had my doubts, I mean it is pricy. But all of that went away when I played it. This thing is a blast, it is awesome and really great, you get a lot of bang for your buck. I have had no issues with it, though you will need a 35mm audio jack to play with it and probably an adapter ( 2 male 35mm stereo jacks to 1 female) but other than that it is awesome. It functions great, the sounds are really great, The brain is a bit confusing, but overall it is a great starting place to any drummer NOTE: No matter what any advertising says, IT IS NOT QUIET! it is a lot quieter than real drums, but you are still hitting drums at full force, it is decently loud, loud enough people can hear me play through 2 pairs of walls

I have had this set for about 6 months. I love it. I have some minor complaints but overall what a great fun set. I have been playing (new drummer at 58) about 2 hours a day on this thing and feel like i could jump onstage at anytime and jam. I did the Mesora for initial training (free for 3 months i think) and Songsterr for sheet music. I dont feel the high hat goes loud enough to overcome the hitting of the stick on the high hat and ride. with earphones on, its fine, but through a monitor it has to be turned up pretty loud to overcome it. The actual drum sounds are ok, not great. The adjustments are easy to use once you get it figured out. The instructions are meh, i watched a youtube video to set it up. It took about 40 minutes or so.I bought a snare stand which let me position the snare better. It just didnt seem to want to go exactly where it felt comfortable. The actual stand is pretty sturdy for a frame and it looks pretty cool. I did find on ebay some spare stand parts specifically for this model and ordered that and added another section to spread it out a little more. So I added about 100 dollars to make it more sturdy and spaced out. The bluetooth is excellent and recconnects quickly everytime. The high hat pedal is ok (not really) but i am constantly readjusting my foot to open and close it after 6 months. Halfway is still iffey. The chain driven kick pedal and kick pad are excellent for the price i think. When no one is home i get to turn up the music and jam, when they are home I put headphones on and shut the door. I may have been a rock star if these had come out 40 years ago lol. I have been playing full songs note for note (give or take a few misssed ones) within the first week. Highly recommend due to price, durability, looks and fun. Helped me finally do something i have wanted to do my whole life.

My daughter absolutely loves it. Once it’s set up, it looks great, sounds great, and overall I think it’s a good value. The only reason this isn’t a five-star review has nothing to do with how the drums perform. First, the assembly instructions are practically nonexistent. Putting it together isn’t nearly as intuitive as the manufacturer seems to think, and a product like this really should include clear, step-by-step directions. Even her very good at building & assembling things Dad was FRUSTRATED 😣 Second, my daughter had to provide a surprising amount of information before she could even get access to the drums. I’m assuming it’s related to licensing or registration, but it felt unnecessarily invasive for .... drums. Third—and probably my biggest frustration—there’s very little guidance about what you actually need to hear the drums. If you’re already a musician, maybe this is obvious. If you’re buying this as a novice or as a gift, it’s not. We had headphones and cables, but it turns out you need a very specific type of connection or compatible headphones/speaker. A clearer explanation of exactly what’s required—or better yet, including the necessary cable—would have saved us a lot of frustration and allowed my daughter to enjoy her gift immediately. One final note that isn’t reflected in my star rating because it’s really an Amazon fulfillment issue rather than the product itself. I purchased this through Amazon specifically because it was guaranteed for next-day delivery for my daughter’s birthday. I probably would have ordered directly from the manufacturer otherwise. Amazon continued to reassure me online that it would arrive on time…until it didn’t. It ultimately showed up a couple of days late, which was incredibly disappointing, especially as a Prime member. I don’t know whether that was Amazon’s fault or the seller’s, but it’s something other buyers should be aware of if you’re depending on a guaranteed delivery date. Maybe it was a weather thing maybe not. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Despite those frustrations, once everything was finally up and running, the drums were a huge hit. The size works well and they seem sturdy. My daughter loves them, they sound fantastic, and I still think they’re a very good value. PS since we got this, we've talked to a couple musicians in local bands, and they tell us that a lot of drummers get these. They also apparently make it a little bit easier to record sessions, I think?

I think this is probably the best budget kit available on Amazon. This kit has several HUGE advantages and very few relatively minor issues as far as I was able to notice. Pros: 1) High quality construction 2) Very good drum module with many features 3) A metronome with 3 different sounds to select from - this is HUGE plus! It is also very robust, you do not need to buy any external metronome. 4) Bluetooth connectivity works like a charm! 5) The module has a holder for phone or tablet, very convenient 6) The module allows you to change/assign midi codes for each item in the kit - this is HUGE! 7) The module has USB-B midi port, you can use to connect your iPad and leverage on midi integration. This is very useful for games and learning (among other things). 8) Additional parts are available for purchasing 9) The drums module acts as mixer for your drums and whatever external stereo audio source you may want to use (I usually use Youtube on iPad). In other words, no need to buy separate mixer unless you want to connect microphones or more than one audio source. Cons: 1) Included assembly instruction guide is useless. It is impossible to understand anything there. I suggest to watch youtube video "Alesis Nitro Max Mesh Kit setup guide", it should help, but please allocate at least one hour for assembly. 2) The kit does not include audio and USB adapters/cables to connect your headphones and tablets (I will list all the additional cables you need below) 3) The module does not have standard midi ports, it only offers midi connectivity via USB. Note, only midi can be sent via USB, no audio. For audio connectivity you need to use bluetooth or 3.5mm audio cable. 4) Tom-2 has incorrect midi code, you will need to change it in the settings of the module from 45 (low tom) to 47 (low-mid tom) 5) User manual for the module is not included, you need to download it from the manufacturer web site 6) Audio sound is relatively weak, you may need to buy mini preamp... I am still testing a few options here. This is optional though. 7) The electric kit is not completely silent though, people around will hear you hitting toms with sticks. You can buy dumpers for your drumsticks, but dumpers can reduce the noise, not eliminate it. Expansion Pack: I highly suggest to purchase expansion pack from the Alesis, it is called Alesis Drums Nitro Max Expansion Pack. Headphones: You have probably purchased this kit to practice silently using headphones. If you want to teach your child, you may need two pairs of headphones that can be connected to each other, so you can hear your child playing. I picked OneOdio Over Ear Headphone, Wired version. Headphones come with two cords, black (3.5), and red (1/4). You only need the red cord. However, you will need to also buy 1/4 Female Stereo to 2 X 1/4 Male Mono Y Splitter since the module has two 1/4 female mono jacks for left and right channels. For midi connectivity with iPad (mine has lighting connector and headphones jack) you may need: 1) USB A Male to USB B Male Cable 2) Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter 3) I like to use mobile application X Drum - 3D & AR, it has very good midi integration (make sure to change midi code for tom 2 as listed above) For iPad audio connectivity: 1) Bluetooth can be used 2) Instead I am using 3.5mm stereo male to male Audio Cable to connect module with iPad through iPad headphones jack. My summary and conclusion: I like this kit, and to my opinion it worths its price.

Setup was a straightforward process, though I highly recommend following along with the setup video on the Alesis support site. Once assembled, the rack is a bit more wobbly than I would like, but none of the pads appear to be moving or sagging after a week's hard playing (I'm a heavy hitter), so I'm chalking it up as something to keep an eye on, but no immediate concern. The kit itself is very attractive. The white drum heads resemble acoustic drums, and the red trim is nice. The 10" snare is roomy enough for me to swing at without having to aim every stroke, and the 8" toms are large enough for me to hit without having to look at them constantly. All of the pads have great responses; 16th note, single stroke rolls at 150bpm on each pad didn't produce a single missed trigger, and the velocity map in my VST software showed the impacts accurately changing velocity with each change in my impact force, which means I can hear subtle differences in my strokes, just like I would on an acoustic drum. The Alesis drum module does include a Bluetooth feature that allows you to listen to an external music source (it does NOT do audio out, however), which worked seamlessly, however, the drum samples included in the Nitro drum module are not the greatest, and I'd wager that the tom and cymbal sounds are synthesized, not recorded from acoustic instruments. However, if you have access to a Mac or Windows computer it doesn't really matter since Alesis includes a free copy of BFD Player and the Dark Mahogany sound pack, a great piece of Virtual Studio Technology (VST) software, which replaces the Alesis module's sounds with studio recorded samples of real, acoustic drums. All in all, I've been extremely satisfied with what the Alesis Nitro Max delivers, especially considering the price. The real bass drum pedal is a plus, as well as the open and half open triggers on the high hat pedal. I especially loved the versatility of the cymbal mounts, which can be positioned just about anywhere (if you're a tinkerer who likes to adjust your drums every day, you'll love this). I'm a beginner who (I think) is in the process of transitioning to an intermediate player, and at this point in my development I need a kit that accurately reproduces what I'm playing. So far, the Alesis Nitro Max has fit the bill perfectly. I would strongly recommend that anyone searching for a versatile and solid sounding kit for beginning or intermediate players take a long, hard look at this drum set.

This kit was another of my Amazon 're-box' purchased that arrived packed, and looking like new. Considering the price, it's a pretty impressive kit, BUT...I wouldn't consider this your best choice for serious 'gigging' drummers. If this is you, then you already know the toll load, unloads, reloads and unloads can take on even the best hardware...and the reason most venues never pay us enough for our efforts! New sticks, heads or replacing broken hardware? "Hey! one hundred dollars! That means I broke-even tonight! Thanks!!" ...lol. That-said, the Nitro Max is fine for your bands practice venue or spare bedroom, and a great way to avoid both divorce and rental evictions. Bluetooth connected easily, and in mere minutes I was playing along with my phones song list...internal song storage works better for me over streaming or YouTube (etc), and with phone memory capacities these days, there's easily room for 1K MP3's. Drum sounds were fine, and the 'dual-zone' feature on the snare was really nice...'old school' like me, it's a 'side-stick' sound...go figure. All-in-all I recommend this set for as I've described, and for you serious 'weekend warriors' or 'full-timer's,' bite the bullet and go for one of the $$$ sets with the all-steel hardware. When it's 1:00am Sunday morning and it's 'last song,' you'll be glad you did.

First, it is a great sounding kit, great and fun, great module , good cymbals, but.... after just 10 days of playing, I realize that the pad of the kick drum was letting a mark. I thought it was normal, but I decide to touch the mark for a little "clean" and I realize that the pad it was falling apart. It has some material off and feels sticky. Ok. After just 10 days of use , I decide to go for the ALESIS customer support chat. I try to explain to MARCUS (The guy from Alesis Support) the problem. I was not even asking for a refund yet. I try to explain that the PICTURES AND VIDEO of Amazon shows the kick drum facing the felt to the pad. He told me "sorry but you installed wrong, it is in the other way" . and send me a link of a video through the chat that shows that you have to install it with the hard plastic facing the kick drum . It is a problem of the pictures and videos provided to amazon from Alesis. I think they know the mistake, and they cover with a newer video where the kick drum face the hard plastic to the pad, and try to tell you that it was YOUR FAULT. . BE CAREFUL. And this happen just in 10 days. Finally I fix it, just adding with double sided silicon tape, a cheap pad mouse that I was using (but very cool) that you can get here in Amazon, and really doens't change the sound and even feels better, and sounds even more quiet. Check the pic for that too. Ok I thought that It was a big thing to ask for an entire replacement or refund for that. The Alesis support could just sent the pad and that's it, but not, they prefer to say that it was my fault, AMAZON , Please ask ALESIS to change the pictures and the video , because a lot of people gonna have the same problem. The is another alesis video where a guy says, install with the hard plastic facing the pad. Ok Ok, it is a 400 dollars kit, very cheap , but very good for the price but here some thoughs and recommendations. The rack mot good at all. to fold it as the video you have to lose a lot of screws to get there, and again set and tight to play. possible but not easy. The snare support falls easy, and you don't want to over tight screws , because can brake it, so I prefer to use one of a normal snare support as one of my pictures. The rack moves a lot. Even in my carpet, can't let the kit steady, so I prefer to build a plywood base to play free and doens't stop to correct moved things. It comes with three or four velcro straps. If you want a clean setup, you'll need more than ten. It comes with a sticky, painted drum sticks. Get new ones. But really , the WORST. The customer Support. The main reason of 1 Star. It is a very Big Brand, should have at least a decent customer support. I'm pretty sure that for a future replacement I'll get another brand just for that reason. Customer support of Yamaha or Roland are a way better as I can see in others reviews! VERY IMPORTANT.

Recieved in good condition. The e-drim set looks awesome..

Başlangıç ve orta seviyeler için oldukça başarılı bir set. Kurulum yönergeleri biraz zayıf olsa da bir şekilde kurabildim.

- All boxes are already open and not sealed - Defective module - some brackets are defective and not align - with marks like already used

Utilisation à domicile uniquement, c'est excellent pour batteur amateur / débutant, pour batteur confirmé pas sur, mais les peaux maillées rendent le jeu très réaliste et le module est, me semble t il, complet et très personnalisable. 3 bémols tout de même : - c'est plus bruyant que ce que j'imaginais, en appart ça va dépendre des voisins du dessous, il y a l'avantage d'avoir une vrai pédale grosse caisse certes mais il y a aussi ses inconvénients, ça tape de façon non négligeable et le reste s'entend aussi, moins gênant mais il faut une pièce dédiée à mon avis. - c'est une galère à monter, en tout cas ce fut mon cas, besoin de tutos YouTube pour y arriver... - pas de notice utilisateur dans le carton et pas de Français dispo dans la version téléchargeable sur le site.

had ordered from another platform in UAE - after 7 days of no delivery, i cancelled at 8pm and ordered on Amazon - i had it within 12 hours! great service as always