Alesis Turbo Mesh vs Alesis Nitro Mesh, the BEST beginner drum kit?
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- Kev of Rhythm Room music school takes you through a comparison of the Alesis Nitro and Turbo Mesh Kits.
Turbo Mesh Setup Guide - • Alesis Turbo Mesh Kit ...
Nitro Mesh Setup Guide - • Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit ...
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:22 Design
0:50 Sound Comparison
2:37 Build Quality
4:40 Size and Mobility
5:46 Features
7:05 Bass Drum Pedals
8:40 Prices
9:41 Summary
10:46 Nitro Sounds
11:36 Turbo Sounds
12:15 Outro
I was looking for a video on these two.Great review.
Thanks so much for this comparison! It was exactly what I was looking for!
Man, such a detailed and understandable explanation. Thank you very much for your effort! Your channel really deserves more attention
Thank you for this review. I am buying a new kit for my 10 year old and was looking for exactly this kind of comparison. You have made the decision much easier.
thank you! your video is what I'm looking for the whole day!
I've wanted to get into the drums for years but have never been able to due to space and noise restraints and started looking into the Nitro and I wasn't sure if I should take the plunge or not! this video has helped a ton and i literally just clicked buy! thanks man ill be watching your set up video as well once it arrives, cant wait to finally get into playing the drums!!
Very helpful! Thanks for the review!
Kev, Thank you for your time and effort putting this together. This video was helpful in making a decision.
Really useful review, thank you!
Very useful and detailed video. Thanks.
Fantástica comparación, son los dos kits recomendados para niños que empiezan, además son compactos y se pueden usar en una habitación pequeña. Creo que vale la pena la Nitro por las mejoras que supone y por ser, a priori, un dispositivo más duradero.
Thank you so much. I was looking for a direct comparison between these two in scoping out kits for my 7 yr old (who is very much into drums by virtue of "drum club" at his school), and this covers so many of my questions.
I'm an experienced (amateur) musician but not a drummer: I don't think in a blind test I would have been able to judge the sound quality per se of Nitro as obviously superior to Turbo, though again this might be because I'm not a drummer and perhaps also because of computer speakers. Nonetheless, even without that consideration I think you make a compelling case for the Nitro if budget is within reach.
great video. Hi from Austria. Subscribed
Getting my nitro after this video thanks man
Thanks for the comment, you've made a good choice, I'm pleased to have been able to help. Happy drumming!
I am an absolute beginner with pretty good rhythm. And I have to say I am super happy about my purchase of the nitro mesh kit.
It’s taking a while to dial in the perfect positioning for all the pads but I’m having a very good results
You chose a great electric drum kit there, enjoy!
I'm a beginner and I'm thinking of buying my first electronic drum kit. Your videos help me a lot, thank you very very much!
I'm so glad that the videos are helping you, thanks for the comment, let me know which kit you decide to go for.
@@RhythmRoomMusicSchool so I ended up with NUX DM-210. Now I'd probably buy the new Alesis MAX, but we didn't have it in my country at the moment (and now we have, but no regrets). The kit has all mesh pads, real kick pedal and Bluetooth support (yes they have a lot in common with the Alesis MAX). The only thing that I don't like is that you can't save your own preset, but for most of the songs I play the default ones suit just fine.
Thanks for the video! Im buying nitro!
Excelente Gracias!
thanks for the info
Thanks!
Thanks
I was Just about to buy the turbo one but in Last Second I saw the kick Pad Trouble so I searched for a Video Like this. And thats what I assumed, that the cheaper one will mit be fun for Long. So I will buy the Nitro now
Hello there👋. Your review was more than awesome. Could you please tell me the overall length of the nitro mesh kit? I need to know if it fits in my room
I bought the the turbo kit. The base drum pedal has failed on me twice. Replacement failed after a few months as well. Both times due to double triggering. This is a known issue...google it. I'm now looking at ideas for a kick pad. One idea I have seen is to sacrifice one of the toms as a bass and buy a beater for that. Anyway, if you buy the turbo, your pedal is probably going to fail on you and you will be going down this road.
Have you changed to another kit?
The budget is an issue for me, I'm still not sure which one to get. But this video was very helpful. Thank you!
I'm glad it helped, I hope all goes well with the purchase.
Hello i am an amateur drummer and i want to record some of my songs, but i live in an apartment.
The problem i have is that i found a dirt cheap "turbo mesh" and i was tinking maybe i could buy it and upgrade the module and the kick in the future.
I plan to put the E- kit trough a drum vst so the default sounds are not a problem.
i need help to decide it is worth the trouble.
(SORRY FOR THE BAD INGLISH)
Thanks, great video! I'm thinking about getting a kit and since I don't know much about what to look out for this was really informative. I've been considering getting one of these two kits and was wondering what the approximate measurements of either of them are when folded?
Hi, thanks for the comment, I'm really glad it helped. I don't have a measurement for the Turbo yet however the Nitro is 60cm wide and 58cm deep when folded into a triangle (like in the video). The Turbo is two or three cm smaller.
@@RhythmRoomMusicSchool Thank you so much!
loved the * LOL
Yep, that was definitely a "D'oh" moment when I was editing it all together!
Can you add the base drom peddal to theturbo mesh kit?
I'm wondering about folding it. Is it easy to do or is it time consuming? Also, can you plug amplifier/speaker instead of headphones?
Hi Robert, it’s not too difficult, you loosen the mounts and can then rotate the pads downwards, you then fold in the frame and it’s good to go. You can plug an amp in as both kits have an instrument cable (1/4” jack) output. Hope that helps! Kev
Can tthe Nitro be used for Live Performances? Trying to see which is better to either (1.) get an electric drum or (2.) a glass drum enclosure for our current regular acoustic drums. The noise from the drum really messes up the overall sound in the hall.
Hi Joshua, if you already have an acoustic drum kit I would definitely recommend the drum enclosure instead. The sounds on the Nitro just aren't good enough for live performance.
Thanks@@RhythmRoomMusicSchool That was very helpful
Damn I've already ordered the turbo and was hoping to play some fast punk but it seems like the pedal will let us down 😂 I'm an absolute beginner anyway so I don't mind too much.
Do you think you can keep fit just jamming on an electric drum kit?
Hi, thanks for the comment, if you've just started the kit will be fine for a while. Fast punk beats may be a bit tricky though 😁
Learning to play the drums is great for personal fitness, depending on how often, and how vigorously you play. It's great for cardiovascular health and can be a way to develop strength and speed. Happy drumming!
Hi, nice video! I have the Nitro, but my neighbor is not happy with the noise of the kick pedal/toer. Can I downgrade to a pedal without tower? Thanks!
Hi, thanks for the comment. I think the cable that plugs in to the tower isn't designed to be used with a pedal that doesn't have a tower, so I don't think it triggers correctly.
Hi! Which of these drum kits would you buy (for beginner) if I can get each at the same price? Behringer XD80USB or Alesis Turbo Mesh?
Hi, thanks for the comment, because of the bass drum pedal situation, I would go for the Behringer over the Turbo Mesh, however, are you sure you mean the Turbo Mesh and not the Nitro? Behringer and Nitro seems to be the same money, Turbo is about £100 less. If it's between the Nitro and the Behringer, go Nitro as it's got the mesh heads.
@@RhythmRoomMusicSchool Hi! Thank you for your feedback! 😊 I went for the Behringer. I'm sure it was Turbo instead of Nitro. Here in Argentina prices are truly crazy :)
By the way.. do you know how to isolate the sound from the bass drum pedal (while kicking)? I live in an apartment with neighborhoods in the floor below😅
Cant you just buy a roland acoustic bass drum trigger and then replace the turbo mesh kit bass drum padal for a small acoustic bass drum with a trigger on it. There are ways around it and doesnt cost much money
On the turbo kit can you upgrade to a kick drum tower?
Thanks for your comment, as far as I am aware, you are unable to upgrade to an Alesis kick drum tower as the connections are different. I don't know if there is another brand that has a kick tower that is compatible.
Yes, its possible by yamaha KP 65 kick drum tower. I have one on turbo and Its working.
Well done. Too bad I got the turbo, should have watched this! Oh well ...
Can u pair Bluetooth Headset to turbo mesh kit?
Hi, thanks for the comment, the Turbo Mesh does not have Bluetooth functionality. The only kit in the Alesis lineup close to this price bracket that has Bluetooth is the Nitro MAX.
does turbo have cross stick?
Hi, thanks for the comment, no it does not as the pad is only single zone.
I was hoping to see how to get them to respond better.
Hi Rachel, could you please clarify what you mean by getting them to 'respond better' and I'll see what I can do, thanks.
I'll soon be turning 50 😧. Too late to pick up the drumsticks?
Not at all! My eldest student was 81, I have a current student that is in his mid 50s and is brilliant because he practises hard and is willing to learn. Go for it!
Definitely not! I started at 57 having never properly learnt an instrument. 64 now and have done several songs live at music school concerts. Patience and dedication! You’ll regret it if you don’t.
nitro it is 😂 why didnt anyone tell me sheet music for drums is so easy? i would have never bought a guitar 😂
my man comparing between beginner drums but sitting near roland v drums
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i have a big regret buying the turbo mesh kit, because the kick pedal is really hard to work with, especially songs that has lots of kicks
Thanks for the comment, sorry to hear you have buyer's regret, that's why I wanted to make this video, in the hope it stops people from buying the wrong thing.
Bulls***! I'm 6'2" and the Alesis Nitro Mesh is NOT comfortable with the default height. I need to set the legs on some DIY noise-reduction risers to raise it up to a comfortable playing height. (and it still doesn't quite feel high enough...)
Hi Damien, thanks for your comment (I think). I can confirm that it is not "bulls***", I am 6'2" and have been teaching on these kits for years, I have not had a problem getting these into a comfortable playing position. I am unsure about what you mean about "default height" as these kits are, by design, completely customisable as to their height. There are a number of things to consider, how high have you set your stool? Have you set the frame and the pad heights to their maximum? Are your expectations of how high the pads should be correct? I remember from your previous comment that you are new to the drums so just wanted to confirm this.
You left a similarly worded comment on another video we did about setting up the Nitro Mesh Kit (I deleted that one), I think you have very valid questions about this kit and how to set it up, however I would suggest you could be more polite with your wording, I'm more than happy to advise and I just want to help people, which is why we've decided to start making these videos.
I took your previous comment on board and have created a new video, specifically to meet your request as you raised some good points about needing help getting it into a good position, unfortunately I had to delete the comment as it contained some unnecessary and derogatory comments regarding the "bad cable management" that I explained in the video (and mentioned the cable ties too) and I'm sure you'll be pleased to note, I corrected this in the latest video.
If you continue to have an issue getting the Nitro Mesh Kit into a comfortable position for you, I would recommend seeking a refund and trying one of the many other electric drum kits that are available, rather than leaving negative comments on a UA-cam channel with less than 600 subscribers. Please remember when commenting that there are people on the other side, and in this case a small business just trying to help.
All the best
Kev
Rhythm Room
I'm 6'0 and have the same problem lol
Nitro is better than turbo
If u dont have a choke on ur crash try changing the symbols around , I had that issue when setting it up because the symbols are not labeled
Hi, thanks for the comment, the Turbo Mesh kit does not have cymbal pads with choke, the Nitro Mesh kit does and it should be labeled on the underside of the pads.