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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.





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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!