Is the Nitro Pro good for beginners?

Yes. It includes onboard lessons, a metronome and 60 practice songs, and the mesh pads are forgiving for learning. The 36 factory kits give enough variety without deep menu diving.

How does it compare with the Nitro Max?

The Nitro Pro adds a 10-inch snare, three 10-inch cymbals and a larger sample and kit library over the smaller Nitro Max. Both use mesh pads, so the Pro is the better pick if you want a bigger snare and more editing room.

Can I use it with a computer or drum software?

Yes. The module sends MIDI over USB-B, so you can trigger software drums, and it also has a 1/8-inch headphone jack and MIDI output. Bluetooth handles audio playback from a phone, not MIDI.

Does it work for double-kick playing?

The 8-inch kick tower accepts a double kick pedal, and reviewers say it handles double-kick patterns. Some note the tower can creep on smooth floors, so a rug helps.

The kit ships with the pads, rack, module, cymbals, pedals, sticks, drum key and mounting hardware. A drum throne is not included.

Is it quiet enough for an apartment?

Mesh heads reduce stick noise compared with rubber pads, but the kick pedal and cymbal strikes still transmit some vibration through floors. A rug and headphones help keep it neighbor-friendly.

Where is the Alesis Nitro Pro Electronic Drum Kit cheapest?

At Sam Ash Direct, for $539.10, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Alesis Nitro Pro Electronic Drum Kit?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

Where can I buy the Alesis Nitro Pro Electronic Drum Kit?

18 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Musician's Friend, Guitar Center, Newegg, Amazon.

Alesis Nitro Pro Electronic Drum Kit

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the Nitro Pro as a strong step-up kit, praising the mesh heads, the larger snare and the deep kit and sample library. Common complaints center on module sound quality and the hi-hat pedal feel rather than the pads.

What people mention

Mesh headsPraisedPlayers say the tunable mesh pads feel responsive and keep noise down for home practice.
Module soundsMixedThe 36 factory kits cover many genres, but some owners find the samples less natural than those on pricier modules.
Hi-hat controlCriticisedThe pedal-based hi-hat is described as less expressive than a real moving hi-hat.
Build and stabilityMixedThe rack and pads hold up well, though the kick tower can shift under heavy double-kick play.
SetupPraisedBuyers report the kit assembles quickly with the included mounts, pedals and hardware.
ConnectivityPraisedUSB-B MIDI and Bluetooth audio make it easy to record or play along to tracks from a phone.

About the Alesis Nitro Pro Electronic Drum Kit

The Alesis Nitro Pro is a 5-piece electronic drum kit with mesh-head pads. It has three 8-inch dual-zone tom pads, a 10-inch dual-zone snare pad and an 8-inch kick tower. The mesh heads are tunable. The kick tower accommodates a double-kick pedal.

Three 10-inch cymbal pads provide hi-hat, crash and ride sounds, and all three can be choked. The Nitro Pro Module has 36 factory kits, 16 user kit slots and over 500 samples. The BFD Player virtual instrument is included for more sounds.

For practice, the module has onboard lessons, a metronome, a sequencer and 60 practice songs. It also plays your own music over Bluetooth, and a phone holder is included. The kit sits on a 4-post powder-coated steel rack with adjustable, tiltable mounts. It comes with a chain-drive kick pedal and a hi-hat pedal. A drum throne is not included.

Drum pads

3 x 8-inch dual-zone toms, 10-inch dual-zone snare, 8-inch kick tower

Cymbal pads

3 x 10-inch with choke: hi-hat, crash, ride

Heads

Tunable mesh

Sounds

36 factory kits, 16 user kits, over 500 samples

Practice tools

Onboard lessons, metronome, sequencer, 60 practice songs

Connections

1/8" headphone jack, USB-B, MIDI, Bluetooth