Alesis Nitro Max review

The Nitro Max is the simplest way to get mesh heads and both pedals in one box. Alesis lists a 10-inch dual-zone mesh snare, three 8-inch mesh toms, a kick drum tower with pedal, and 10-inch crash, ride and hi-hat cymbals with a foot controller, all on a four-post aluminum rack. Alesis says its mesh heads keep the kit quiet enough for home use. The module holds 32 kits built from the BFD library plus 16 user kits, 440 sounds and 60 play-along tracks, and Bluetooth lets you stream songs or lesson audio while a holder keeps your phone or tablet in view. BFD Player and a 90-day Drumeo subscription come with it. Limits: the toms are single-zone, every cymbal is 10 inches, and Alesis does not show a price on its product page, so we scored value with care. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test it.

Who it is for

Beginners on a tight budget who want mesh heads and pedals included

Price

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Key features

• 10-inch dual-zone mesh snare and three 8-inch mesh toms
• Kick drum tower with kick pedal and hi-hat foot controller included
• 32 BFD, classic and modern kits plus 16 user kits; 440 sounds
• Bluetooth audio streaming and a built-in device holder
• 60 play-along tracks, metronome, sequencer and recorder

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Kick and hi-hat pedals in the box
• Strength: BFD Player software and 90 days of Drumeo included
• Strength: Expansion outputs for an extra tom and cymbal
• Weakness: All three cymbals are 10-inch
• Weakness: Toms are single-zone
• Weakness: No USD price on Alesis's product page when checked

Key facts

• Snare: 10-inch dual-zone mesh
• Toms: 3 x 8-inch single-zone mesh
• Kits: 32 preset, 16 user
• Bluetooth: Audio streaming
• Rack: 4-post aluminum

Where it ranks

Alesis Nitro Max is No. 5 in our Best Electronic Drum Kits verdict.