Mesh Heads on Every Drum — Without the Mortgage
Not long ago, mesh drum heads were a luxury reserved for pricier electronic kits. The Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit changed that conversation entirely. It's a complete 8-piece electronic drum set built around all-mesh drum pads — snare and toms alike — giving you the quiet, responsive feel that drummers actually want, at a price that doesn't require selling a kidney.
Whether you're living in an apartment, sharing a wall with a very patient neighbor, or just need a practice rig that won't shake the house, the Nitro Mesh Kit is designed exactly for that. The mesh heads absorb stick impact quietly while still giving you real rebound — the kind that lets you actually develop technique, not just make noise.
It's a great fit for drummers who are getting started, coming back to the kit after a break, or looking for a compact practice solution that doesn't compromise on feel. The included Nitro drum module gives you plenty to work with right out of the box.
All-Mesh Pads — Feel the Difference
The Nitro Mesh Kit includes an 8" dual-zone mesh snare pad and three 8" mesh tom pads. That dual-zone snare means you can trigger separate sounds from the head and the rim — a rimshot sounds like a rimshot, not just another snare hit. The mesh heads are also tunable, so you can dial in the rebound tension to suit your playing style.
On the cymbal side, you get three 10" cymbal pads: a ride, a hi-hat with dedicated pedal controller, and a crash with choke functionality. The choke on the crash is a small detail that makes a big difference — you can cut the sound mid-ring just like you would on an acoustic cymbal. A kick pad tower and kick pedal round out the kit's physical layout, all mounted on a sturdy 4-post aluminum rack.
The Nitro Module: 40 Kits, 385 Sounds, Plenty to Explore
The Nitro drum module is the brains of the operation, and it's loaded. You get 40 ready-to-play classic and modern drum kits, plus 385 individual drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds to build your own. The module's drum and cymbal buttons are arranged to mirror a traditional kit layout, so navigating and assigning sounds feels intuitive rather than like reading a manual in the dark.
For practice and learning, the module includes 60 built-in play-along tracks, an onboard metronome, a sequencer, and a performance recorder. An AUX input lets you plug in a phone or music player to jam along with your own tracks. For recording or connecting to a DAW, the Nitro module offers both USB/MIDI and traditional 5-pin MIDI In and Out jacks. A headphone output and stereo line outputs handle your monitoring needs.
Product Features:
- Complete 8-piece electronic drum kit with all-mesh drum heads on snare and toms
- 8" dual-zone mesh snare pad — triggers head and rim sounds independently
- Three 8" mesh tom pads with tunable tension for natural rebound
- Three 10" cymbal pads: ride, hi-hat, and chokeable crash
- Kick pad tower with included kick pedal and hi-hat pedal controller
- Sturdy 4-post aluminum rack system
- Nitro drum module with 40 ready-to-play kits and 385 drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds
- 60 built-in play-along tracks, sequencer, metronome, and performance recorder
- AUX input for jamming along to your own music
- USB/MIDI plus 5-pin MIDI In/Out for DAW integration and external gear connectivity
- Headphone output and stereo line outputs for flexible monitoring
Brand: Alesis
Model: Nitro Mesh Kit
SKU: NITROMESHKITXUS
Condition: New
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