A few notes about this video now that it's picking up some traction:

This video is not sponsored by Alesis

This review is mostly geared toward new drummers needing a quieter alternative to an acoustic kit

Alesis has recently updated the Nitro Mesh kit, I'm not sure if the updates are cosmetic only or if some are functional, but the drum set featured in this video is not the most current model version

I realize that the last recording of the room mic should've had a higher gain to get a good idea of the sound bleed. It seemed to be loud enough while I was editing the video but once I was watching the video back online, it seemed really quiet. Unfortunately my laptop died recently so I'm not able to correct this problem, but the idea still stands: you should be able go use the drum set quietly to practice and record your performances in the comfort of your bedroom/studio

Something I forgot to mention in the video: this drum set will easily accommodate very young drummers until they're able to "fit" a full-sized acoustic kit

*Some cons about this drum set that I've noticed*: Faster double pass passages (e.g. continuous 16th notes around 190 BPM and beyond) may not be fully triggered. I didn't include this in my review because I wasn't sure if it was a problem with my technique or an issue with the trigger. You can play extremely fast on the mesh heads with no issues triggering all the notes (a fast double stroke roll will have no issues), but on the bass drum pad with a double bass pedal, it may start to "skip" some of the notes that you play. As I said, I'm not sure if this is an issue with the trigger pad, or something to where I should be playing more "off" the head with my beater rather than burying it. Either way, it is something to be noted. HOWEVER, here is a link to a video I made using the Iron Cobra 600 double pedal in a tempo range that is very comfortable for this pad, and at this speed, you should have no problems whatsoever with a double bass pedal

https://www.instagram.com/p/CBwTDtvlYjD/

I have had some issues with one of my kits not connecting my headphone cable properly. I suspect there's simply a piece of metal in the connection not touching correctly because with some light spinning of my headphone input in the module output (jiggling it a bit), the problem goes away. I've only had this issue on one of my Nitro drum sets, the other has had no problems whatsoever like this

You also cannot import any samples or songs to this drum module, but there are fairly easy work arounds using the "AUX IN" jack on the back of the module to play along and using a DAW to set up samples to be triggered using the drums

Last updated: Nov 18, 2020

As always, if you've got any questions, comments, or concerns, let me know and I'll be more than happy to address them

Love that you recorded the noise the kit makes in the room and what it sounds like through 2 doors - brilliant idea and very useful.

Seriously thank you for doing all of the neighbor sound tests. That was one of my biggest concerns buying one of these kits.

This is an A1 review video, really gives you deep insight on this product

It's so funny hearing the acoustic version of the set playing after the plugged in version.

Just gotta say I love how you just change from sitting down to laying on the floor 😂

Thank you so much for this! I drunkenly impulse bought this set last night as a bday present to myself cuz I’ve been dying to get a set. This video reassured me I made the right choice. Thanks!!

Opens door ... cat licking mic🤣🤣🤣❤️

DUDEEEE thank you so much for this video. i’ve been contemplating this e-kit for a few months now and doing lots of research and you managed to answer every question i had. and those sound demonstrations saved my life. i live with roommates on both sides and i was worried how annoying the tapping sounds would be. you’re a mf blessing🙏🏾

I like the section where it alternates between what the sound would be through amps and what it sounds like standing next to the person without headphones

Henry was showing you a sliver of time where things could be prosperous and new and exciting. But you closed the door in his face.

Kudos for putting the mic outside and in the other room. Super necessary to need to know before purchasing

This was my first kit.  Spent about 4 months learning to play, playing all the time.  Finally I was like "this is just too small", so I upgraded to the Alesis Strike Pro.  I'm so glad I did.  The Nitro Mesh forces you to hit the sweet spot on very small drum heads, so much that when you upgrade to larger drum heads I found drumming to be incredibly easier than before.  I say, start with this for sure and you'll appreciate it so much more when you step up.

Nextdoor neighbor what's wrong with your washing machine ? Drummers that's just the rinse cycle .

Best review I've seen for any electric drum kit. Actually showed how loud it is in a real situation. Thanks!!

One of the best product reviews I have ever watched and bonus points for playing out the video with some of Steve Suptic’s music. Cant wait to pick up this set. Thank you!

this was everything i needed and more. stuff i didnt think about needing lol. need more reviews like this. awesome vid man

I gotta say brother, this was a well thought out review. It happened to show up in my feed and as I've had a curiosity about these types of kits I took the dive into the video. Really appreciate how thorough and honest you were from the tech all the way down to the rigging. Was cool that you threw in the addition of the noise level comparisons for those who may be considering this for apartment life or possibly even as a gift for a child etc. You have a knack for giving a great product demonstration and review and I hope to see more in the future. I feel that companies such as Alesis would be doing themselves a service by sending you products to review.

I don't play drums. I mainly play electric guitars but I'm planning to collect all the basic band equipment (bass guitar, drums etc.) and your review is one of the better reviews (not just in drums) I've seen in a awhile. Keep it up, man.

creative and helpful review with the microphone in the other rooms. Great video!