Is the Nitro Max good for a beginner?

Yes. It gives a full kit layout with mesh pads and a module with many preset kits, so a new drummer can learn on realistic-feeling pads without acoustic volume.

How loud is it in an apartment?

The mesh pads are much quieter than rubber pads and far quieter than acoustic drums, though the kick tower and stick impact still make some noise through floors.

Can I record with it?

Yes. USB/MIDI lets you send pad hits to a computer for recording or for triggering drum software, and Bluetooth audio lets you play along to tracks.

Does it work with drum software and apps?

It sends MIDI over USB, so it works as a controller for drum plugins and apps. The included Drumeo trial is aimed at lessons rather than recording.

The kit includes the mesh snare and toms, three cymbals, the kick tower with pedal, the sound module, the rack and cabling, plus a Drumeo access code.

How does it compare with the Nitro Mesh?

The Nitro Max adds a larger 10-inch snare, Bluetooth audio and an expanded sound set over the older Nitro Mesh, while keeping the same compact rack format.

Alesis Nitro Max Electric Drum Kit with Mesh Pads, Bluetooth, USB MIDI

Q: Where is the Alesis Nitro Max Electric Drum Kit with Mesh Pads, Bluetooth, USB MIDI cheapest?

At American Musical Supply, for $399.00, as of our latest check.

Q: Where can I buy the Alesis Nitro Max Electric Drum Kit with Mesh Pads, Bluetooth, USB MIDI?

15 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Sweetwater, B&H Photo-Video-Audio, Reverb, Musicians Friend.

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What reviewers say

Owners generally rate the Nitro Max as a strong first electronic kit, praising the mesh feel and quiet operation for the money. Common complaints center on the small tom pads, the basic kick pedal and the sound module's presets.

What people mention

Mesh padsPraisedOwners say the mesh heads feel realistic and keep stick noise low for apartment practice.
Pad sizeCriticisedThe 8-inch toms are described as cramped, especially by taller or experienced players.
Kick pedalCriticisedThe included kick tower and pedal are called basic and less sturdy than the rest of the kit.
Sound moduleMixedThe 440+ sounds cover the basics, but reviewers find the presets less convincing than pricier modules.
SetupPraisedAssembly is reported as straightforward and the foldable rack keeps the kit compact.
ConnectivityPraisedBluetooth audio and USB/MIDI are singled out as useful for playing along and recording.

About the Alesis Nitro Max Electric Drum Kit with Mesh Pads, Bluetooth, USB MIDI

The Alesis Nitro Max is a compact 8-piece electronic drum kit with mesh pads. The mesh heads give a realistic feel and keep noise low for home use and silent practice.

The kit has a 10" dual-zone mesh snare, three 8" toms, a kick drum tower with pedal, and three 10" cymbals: hi-hat, ride and crash with choke. The pads mount on a sturdy, foldable rack.

The Nitro Max drum module has 32 preset kits, 16 user kits and over 440 sounds powered by BFD drum software. Bluetooth streams audio from mobile devices. USB/MIDI connects the kit to a PC or Mac for use with DAWs or virtual instruments. You can add your own samples, record via USB, or expand the sound library with BFD Player software. The kit also includes 90 days of free Drumeo access, with expert-led lessons and play-along tracks.

Kit type

8-piece electronic drum kit with mesh pads

Snare

10" dual-zone mesh pad

Toms

3 x 8" pads

Cymbals

3 x 10" (hi-hat, ride, crash with choke)

Kick

Kick drum tower with pedal

Rack

Foldable drum rack