Thanks a ton for this video. It was so helpful to set up the kit. The instructions in the user manual weren't user friendly at all. So this video saved my day
The instruction manual doesn't mention this, but it's best to check that the tubes are fully inserted into the tube connectors (see the T-shaped cuts in the tube connectors 1:20). You may need a rubber mallet to knock the tubes deeper into the tube connectors, but you have to avoid breaking the plastic endcaps. My preferred method was putting one end against the top of my thigh and reaching over with the mallet to beat the other end toward my thigh, which sounds strange. But it didn't hurt and it worked the best.
I watched this vid to set up my first ever drum set. It's a good video in that it's very clear and explicit. HOWEVER.. after messing with it a bit, I decided to watch some beginner videos on setting up a drum set.. ALL of them place the snare pretty much front and center then tom1 straight up ahead of it, Even on the nitro setup, it's much closer to how many drummers would set up, but I notice that's because the nitro has some different mounts. I had to get a bit creative, but I was able to get the turbo kit mounted up closer to a standard layout. I ended up putting the snare on the center bar, inverting the mount point so the bar reached down then forward.. Tom1 I mounted on the left vertical so the bar could reach across and put the tom1 where it should be. The take away I'm shooting for is, this is a nice guideline video, but you (the beginner audience) may want to watch a few drum set up vids to get an Idea of how you want it to look and feel.
There are quite a few budget stool options that will not go low enough, my advice is go to a local music store/drum shop and try a few different types. That will give you the best idea of which one to go for.
Yeah, you can mirror or customize its configuration however you'd like. One thing missed in the instruction manual and this video is to check that the tubes are fully inserted into the tube connectors (see the T-shaped cuts in tube connectors 1:20). You may need a rubber mallet to knock the tubes deeper into the tube connectors, but you have to avoid breaking the plastic endcaps.
thank you very much-just received an used Alesis drum set and was wondering can i still use if i dont have the whole set- in otherwords do all the wires have to be connected for me to use drum set and connect to amp thank you
Hi, thanks for the comment, all the cables do not need to be connected in order to use the kit, however you will be missing a few potentially important sounds depending on what pads you're missing, do you have any more information about your setup?
Thanks for this video!!! I'm thinking of buying this kit mostly for recording through Cubase and Ezdrummer. Any experience with latency? i also did not see any usb to midi cable included . Thank you!
Thanks for the comment, I've not done any recording with this model, however the Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit has been fine for recording, it can depend on what interface you go for too. Correct, there is no USB to Midi cable provided with any of the Alesis kits, they're sold separately. Good luck!
Hello! I have a question about the plug to power the whole kit. I see that there are adapters for the plug, but can that plug go into a regular outlet? or do I have to get a different extension cord to plug the kit in?
Hi Miguel, make sure that an amplifier is plugged in via the L/Mono output on the back on the electric drum kit brain, or a set of headphones is plugged in to the headphones output and that the kit is on and the volume knob on the face of the electric drum kit brain is turned up. If you've done all those things and it still doesn't work I would recommend going to a shop that stocks these kits so you can speak with someone or contact the person you bought it from or the manufacturer. Good luck!
Hi, thanks for the comment! The problem with the Turbo Mesh Kit is that it isn't very expandable, as far as I'm aware you're stuck with what they've provided. In contrast, the next step up, the Nitro Mesh Kit has better pedals and is expandable, I've recently done a video comparing the two kits and the Nitro Mesh Kit comes out on top for sure. Let me know how you get on, good luck!
@@RhythmRoomMusicSchool Hi thanks for the reply. I was able to buy one locally from a different brand. I was able to buy an Avatar drum pedal which is compatible with the turbo meshkit.
Definitely, just swap the supporting pole with two connectors to the left of the kit and the one with three to the right, follow the video but flipped. Hope that helps!
Hi John, I've been able to request replacement parts from Alesis in the past as we're a distributor for their kits, I would recommend finding a shop near you that stocks them, they may be able to get one in for you. Good luck!
Hi, thanks for the comment. I've not personally played a DTX-452K however I'd say it sounds like a great deal, the sounds on the Yamaha will be better. Although you won't be getting the same realistic feel from the mesh heads on the Alesis. Still, great price!
@@RhythmRoomMusicSchool thanks for the reply. Yeah, the mesh kit is what is pulling me towards Alesis but what do you think I should be going for? I'm a complete beginner
Hi, thanks for the comment, e-kits generally do not have speakers built in, you will need either headphones or an amplifier (I use guitar practice amps to save cost) in order to hear the kit sounds, I hope that helps!
Thank you for this. Very helpful on a xmas morning setting this up for my son. Really appreciate it and saved me alot of time!
Thank you Kev! You are truly the best, extremely helpful vid and very much appreciated 🙏 couldn’t have done it without you!!
Nothing like a well done setup tutorial to make things go smoothly. Thank you.
Thanks a ton for this video. It was so helpful to set up the kit. The instructions in the user manual weren't user friendly at all. So this video saved my day
Pulled all ours apart and lost the manual! Thank you so much for this. Perfect
Glad it helped! Happy drumming.
BIG thanks for making this video just ordered the same kit!
Thank you so much, i just got this for my birthday and it really helped a lot thanks🤗👍🏼
The instruction manual doesn't mention this, but it's best to check that the tubes are fully inserted into the tube connectors (see the T-shaped cuts in the tube connectors 1:20). You may need a rubber mallet to knock the tubes deeper into the tube connectors, but you have to avoid breaking the plastic endcaps. My preferred method was putting one end against the top of my thigh and reaching over with the mallet to beat the other end toward my thigh, which sounds strange. But it didn't hurt and it worked the best.
You saved my Christmas. Thanks!
I watched this vid to set up my first ever drum set. It's a good video in that it's very clear and explicit. HOWEVER.. after messing with it a bit, I decided to watch some beginner videos on setting up a drum set..
ALL of them place the snare pretty much front and center then tom1 straight up ahead of it, Even on the nitro setup, it's much closer to how many drummers would set up, but I notice that's because the nitro has some different mounts.
I had to get a bit creative, but I was able to get the turbo kit mounted up closer to a standard layout. I ended up putting the snare on the center bar, inverting the mount point so the bar reached down then forward.. Tom1 I mounted on the left vertical so the bar could reach across and put the tom1 where it should be. The take away I'm shooting for is, this is a nice guideline video, but you (the beginner audience) may want to watch a few drum set up vids to get an Idea of how you want it to look and feel.
Great video, very informative, thanks!!
Please could you recommend a drum stool for a kid about 5yo?
There are quite a few budget stool options that will not go low enough, my advice is go to a local music store/drum shop and try a few different types. That will give you the best idea of which one to go for.
Amazing video, easy to install. Thank you so much. We really appreciate it the tutorial.
This was a perfect install video, thank you so much!
Thanks, bro, it was really helpful.
Greetings from Portugal
yoooooooooooo this was a GREAT help!!! this saved my son
Great video, thanks. But can the kit be set up for a left-handed player by reversing the side poles, or is it right handed only?
Yeah, you can mirror or customize its configuration however you'd like. One thing missed in the instruction manual and this video is to check that the tubes are fully inserted into the tube connectors (see the T-shaped cuts in tube connectors 1:20). You may need a rubber mallet to knock the tubes deeper into the tube connectors, but you have to avoid breaking the plastic endcaps.
Thanks for your tutorial. You have helped me a lot.😊
really great tutorial you're a legend for doing it
Thank you so much, helped a LOT !!!! Very clear and easy to follow
Thank you so much 🎉
Thank you ! That's so helpful ! :)
Thank you so much for this instruction video. 🤙
Not a music head at all, i bought it for my 7 year old so the instructions of just pictures didn't do justice so thank you for the detailed video
Really glad it helped, I hope they have many years of drumming.
thank you very much-just received an used Alesis drum set and was wondering can i still use if i dont have the whole set- in otherwords do all the wires have to be connected for me to use drum set and connect to amp
thank you
Hi, thanks for the comment, all the cables do not need to be connected in order to use the kit, however you will be missing a few potentially important sounds depending on what pads you're missing, do you have any more information about your setup?
Thanks for this video!!! I'm thinking of buying this kit mostly for recording through Cubase and Ezdrummer. Any experience with latency? i also did not see any usb to midi cable included . Thank you!
Thanks for the comment, I've not done any recording with this model, however the Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit has been fine for recording, it can depend on what interface you go for too. Correct, there is no USB to Midi cable provided with any of the Alesis kits, they're sold separately. Good luck!
Thank you! Yea I’m between those two ;)
I got this one and I regret it. Buy the nitro if it’s not too late
Thanks 😊 . I bought a Roland instead
@@kostis6 oh ok
Thank you so much dude. Me and my 12 years old brother had a great time setting it up together for three hours
How wholesome, really glad it helped you guys and hopefully you're still practising!
Hello! I have a question about the plug to power the whole kit. I see that there are adapters for the plug, but can that plug go into a regular outlet? or do I have to get a different extension cord to plug the kit in?
Thank you very much for the video. Without you I wouldn't have made it
Thanks for this ❤️
Is it easily foldable when not used? Thanks
Hi, please check out my review video on this kit to answer that question.
I’m not hearing anything out of my drum kit and I did everything in the video step by step, what do I do?
Hi Miguel, make sure that an amplifier is plugged in via the L/Mono output on the back on the electric drum kit brain, or a set of headphones is plugged in to the headphones output and that the kit is on and the volume knob on the face of the electric drum kit brain is turned up. If you've done all those things and it still doesn't work I would recommend going to a shop that stocks these kits so you can speak with someone or contact the person you bought it from or the manufacturer. Good luck!
You need either an external speaker or amp or headphones.
Thank you very much for the information. I just put my kit together but had a few things backwards. I appreciate your advice.
Great video! Having problems with the pedals. Do you know where to buy accessories for the turbo mesh kit? Any other options for the pedals?
Hi, thanks for the comment! The problem with the Turbo Mesh Kit is that it isn't very expandable, as far as I'm aware you're stuck with what they've provided. In contrast, the next step up, the Nitro Mesh Kit has better pedals and is expandable, I've recently done a video comparing the two kits and the Nitro Mesh Kit comes out on top for sure. Let me know how you get on, good luck!
@@RhythmRoomMusicSchool Hi thanks for the reply. I was able to buy one locally from a different brand. I was able to buy an Avatar drum pedal which is compatible with the turbo meshkit.
the middle pole rotates when i play, can i prevent this?
You probably need to tighten up a little more but be careful not to strip the screws.
Thank you so much, my man. Helped A LOT.
is it possible to build it so it works for left handed people?
Definitely, just swap the supporting pole with two connectors to the left of the kit and the one with three to the right, follow the video but flipped. Hope that helps!
i've been missing the screw that attaches the module for 3 years, do you know where i can get one so i don't go insane
Hi John, I've been able to request replacement parts from Alesis in the past as we're a distributor for their kits, I would recommend finding a shop near you that stocks them, they may be able to get one in for you. Good luck!
@@RhythmRoomMusicSchool thanks for your concern, my drum teacher is hepling me sell the kit rn, and imma buy a new one
Thank you for this video!
Thank u very much! :3
💙💙💙
Great video ^^
Great video! Thanks!
Well done 👏 grate video
Does that have a double kick?
Hi, thanks for the comment, the left pedal is for controlling the hi hat, the kit comes as a single bass drum setup.
is the snare 2 zones?
Thanks for the comment, the snare is single zone, no different to the tom pads.
Alesis Nitro mesh or Yamaha DTX-452K?
I'VE SOMEONE WHO WOULD SELL THIS YAMAHA TO ME AT THE SAME PRICE AS ALESIS NITRO CAUSE HE USED IT FOR 1.5 YRS
Hi, thanks for the comment. I've not personally played a DTX-452K however I'd say it sounds like a great deal, the sounds on the Yamaha will be better. Although you won't be getting the same realistic feel from the mesh heads on the Alesis. Still, great price!
@@RhythmRoomMusicSchool thanks for the reply. Yeah, the mesh kit is what is pulling me towards Alesis but what do you think I should be going for? I'm a complete beginner
You mean Yamaha sounds are more realistic than Alesis ones?
Thanks. Helped alot
Thank you!!
Thanks!
thanks so much! helped out the process tons
Anybody else thinks the cymbal is way too quiet???
OMG YEAA
Anyone know how to fix it?
the instruction book they give you is not very good. thank you for this video
Yes, in the instruction it was shown to mount the snare pad, with that metal handle upside-down.
@@andyg901 true very true
Does the kit have speakers
Hi, thanks for the comment, e-kits generally do not have speakers built in, you will need either headphones or an amplifier (I use guitar practice amps to save cost) in order to hear the kit sounds, I hope that helps!