Drummers?

[Axe]

Cool....which Alesis kit is that?

It's Nitro Max with an expansion kit.

 

[Rock Chalk]

It's Nitro Max with an expansion kit.

I went and looked at Sweetwater and figured that was it.......I ordered one! Looks like you have the snare on a separate stand?

 

[Axe]

Looks like you have the snare on a separate stand?

I do. one of the things I kept seeing in reviews was how weak the cantilever snare arm was and, how wobbly the rack was as a result. So I found a Nitro max rack/cage online brand new and dirt cheap so I grabbed it and installed the cross members down low. It stiffened the cage up considerably. Also, the cage is short. I'm 6'4" so I had to set mine up on furniture risers.

I have a small laptop off to the side on a table with EZdrummer 3 and Superior 3 on it but honestly Kit #3 on the Alesis brain sounds so bad ass that I haven't used them yet. Also, the ride cymbal is the only one I can get to choke

 

[Rock Chalk]

I do. one of the things I kept seeing in reviews was how weak the cantilever snare arm was and, how wobbly the rack was as a result. So I found a Nitro max rack/cage online brand new and dirt cheap so I grabbed it and installed the cross members down low. It stiffened the cage up considerably. Also, the cage is short. I'm 6'4" so I had to set mine up on furniture risers.

I have a small laptop off to the side on a table with EZdrummer 3 and Superior 3 on it but honestly Kit #3 on the Alesis brain sounds so bad ass that I haven't used them yet. Also, the ride cymbal is the only one I can get to choke

Looks great....I'm only 6' so doubt I need the risers, but I'll have to see about the cantilever when it comes. I have SD3 as well, and planned on playing through that, but who knows. Glad to hear you like how it sounds......can't wait to get it!

 

[Axe]

Looks great....I'm only 6' so doubt I need the risers, but I'll have to see about the cantilever when it comes. I have SD3 as well, and planned on playing through that, but who knows. Glad to hear you like how it sounds......can't wait to get it!

You want to be sure to turn your beater around so the felt does NOT contact the head and be sure to use nylon tip sticks. Apparently wood tipped sticks fray the mesh heads in no time flat.

 

[Rock Chalk]

You want to be sure to turn your beater around so the felt does NOT contact the head and be sure to use nylon tip sticks. Apparently wood tipped sticks fray the mesh heads in no time flat.

I was watching a vid about the Nitro and the guy mentioned about using the plastic side of the beater, but didn't know about the sticks so thanks for that. I also found a used Nitro rack on ebay, so went ahead and got that, and have a snare stand on the way as well........just need to get some sticks and I'll be set. Should be fun.......

 

[Axe]

Should be fun.......View attachment 20939

Ya having fun yet?

I can see myself outgrowing (no pun intended) this kit but for now it's a freaking excellent value..

 

[Axe]

I'm already thinking about giving this kit to my youngest grandson and upgrading.

 

[Rock Chalk]

Ya having fun yet?

@Axe ....yes!......sorry I didn't see you tagged me until now. I've only played a couple of times since I set them up, and to be honest...........
I SUCK AT DRUMS.......that much I have learned.......

But yes, they are loads of fun and sound fantastic!

 

[Rock Chalk]

I'm already thinking about giving this kit to my youngest grandson and upgrading.

Damn, you must be progressing quite well then........

 

[Axe]

Damn, you must be progressing quite well then........View attachment 22536

I'm trying to put 30-60 minutes in a night. I'm starting with all the basic beginner youtubes I can find.. I'm not progressing fast enough to suit me.. I'll have nights where it sounds pretty decent and then have a night that's a total trainwreck. I love it tho and I'm having a blast. I bought this Alesis kit because it was inexpensive with the thought of either I would really suck ( I did) or I would move along and get to a point where I can see that this wasn't a huge mistake. And I have... Either way I fully intended to give these to the grandson(s) and either walk away or upgrade.

I want a kit that has regular size cymbals a shells including the kit.
I'm looking at the Alesis Strike Pro Special Edition.

 

[Rock Chalk]

I'm trying to put 30-60 minutes in a night. I'm starting with all the basic beginner youtubes I can find.. I'm not progressing fast enough to suit me.. I'll have nights where it sounds pretty decent and then have a night that's a total trainwreck. I love it tho and I'm having a blast. I bought this Alesis kit because it was inexpensive with the thought of either I would really suck ( I did) or I would move along and get to a point where I can see that this wasn't a huge mistake. And I have... Either way I fully intended to give these to the grandson(s) and either walk away or upgrade.

I want a kit that has regular size cymbals a shells including the kit.
I'm looking at the Alesis Strike Pro Special Edition.

I bet the grandkids will love it! If you’re moving ahead at the pace that it sounds like you are, you might as well upgrade. Mine aren’t going anywhere, even if it’s just something to do once in a while…..