Alesis Nitro Pro Review: Double Kick, Choke Cymbals and a Bundled Amp

Who Should Buy It

Key Specifications

Overview

The Alesis Nitro Pro bundle positions itself as a step above standard beginner kits, built around what the listing repeatedly calls PRO-tier hardware: a mesh kick tower that supports double kick pedal setups, a dual-zone mesh snare, and a cymbal set where both the ride and crash include choke functionality.

Alongside the kit, a dedicated powered monitor amplifier is bundled in, described as ultra-compact and designed to mount directly onto the Nitro kit's own rack, giving a space-saving way to hear the kit at a moderate volume without needing headphones for every session. That amplifier uses a 3 inch full-range composite driver and a 70W peak power Class-D design described as delivering balanced, distortion-free sound.

On the sound side, an upgraded Drum Module delivers 500 plus drum, cymbal and percussion sounds across 36 ready to play BFD kits and 16 user kit slots, the largest sound library among the products covered in this review batch.

Pads, Feel and Response

Feel centers on PRO-grade mesh construction throughout: a dual-zone 10 inch mesh snare for distinguishing head and rim hits, three 8 inch mesh toms, and a PRO 8 inch mesh kick tower specifically built to support double kick pedal setups, a detail aimed at more advanced players than a typical beginner kit targets.

Double kick support at this price point is a genuinely notable spec, since many kits in this category only support a single kick pedal, and the published feature list calls this out directly as part of the Going PRO positioning for this bundle.

The three PRO 10 inch cymbals round out the feel picture, with both the ride and the crash specifically described as including choke functionality, letting a player stop cymbal ring quickly during fills or song transitions, a more complete setup than kits offering choke on only one cymbal.

Drum Module and Sounds

The Drum Module is described as upgraded, offering 36 ready to play BFD kits and 16 user made kit slots, backed by 500 plus drum, cymbal and percussion sounds using multi-velocity sampling for more natural dynamics across different playing intensities.

Connecting the module to a PC or Mac via USB unlocks BFD Player software, which the listing frames as expanding the virtual sound library further with add-on kits and sounds, plus the ability to record directly into a DAW for production work.

A 500 plus sound library with 36 factory kits is the richest onboard sound package among the kits reviewed in this batch, giving a player substantial room to explore different genres and tones without needing outside expansion packs immediately. Sixteen user-made kit slots on top of that factory content give further room to save personalized combinations for different songs or practice routines, which matters for a player who regularly switches between genres or wants a dedicated recording-ready setup.

Kick, Hi-Hat and Cymbal Pads

This is the most capable pedal and cymbal setup in the lineup. The PRO 8 inch mesh kick tower specifically supports double kick pedal setups, a feature many kits in this price range do not offer, and the dual-zone 10 inch snare adds expressive rim detection on top of head hits.

All three 10 inch PRO cymbals are accounted for individually: a hi-hat, a ride with choke functionality, and a crash with choke functionality, meaning both primary accent cymbals support quick muting rather than just one, which is a meaningfully richer setup than most kits at this tier.

Together, double kick support and dual-choke cymbals point toward a kit built for a player working on more advanced technique, such as fast double bass patterns or quick crash-to-ride transitions, rather than only basic beginner patterns. That combination is uncommon enough at this price tier that it is worth treating as the bundle's headline hardware feature.

• PRO 8 inch mesh kick tower supporting double kick pedal setups
• Dual-zone 10 inch mesh snare for head and rim differentiation
• 10 inch PRO ride cymbal with choke functionality
• 10 inch PRO crash cymbal with choke functionality
• 10 inch PRO hi-hat cymbal completing the three-cymbal set

Practice Tools and Features

Unlike some other kits in this lineup, the published feature list for the Nitro Pro bundle does not describe a dedicated lesson program such as Drumeo access. The practice angle here instead leans on the Drum Module's own kit and sound customization.

BFD Player software, unlocked via USB connection to a computer, extends the practice and creative toolkit by adding further kits and sounds beyond the 500 plus built in, plus the ability to record directly into a DAW for reviewing or producing material.

For a player who wants guided video lessons bundled in, this is a genuine gap compared with kits that include that content. For a self-directed player focused on hardware capability, the PRO-tier mesh and cymbal setup likely matters more than a structured curriculum.

Build, Rack and Footprint

The kit is built around what the listing calls a solid PRO steel rack, a step up in described material from the standard foldable rack used on some other kits in this lineup, aimed at supporting more demanding play including double kick technique.

The bundled amplifier is specifically designed to mount directly onto the Nitro kit's own rack, which the listing frames as an ultra-compact, space-saving solution rather than requiring a separate stand or shelf for a monitor speaker.

No specific weight or dimension figures are given for either the rack or the amplifier, so buyers planning a tight practice room should confirm physical size separately, though the rack-mounted amp design is specifically meant to avoid adding extra floor footprint beyond the kit itself. Describing the rack as steel rather than a generic frame also suggests a sturdier build intended to handle more vigorous double kick playing without flexing.

Connectivity and Recording

Connectivity centers on USB connection to a PC or Mac, which unlocks BFD Player software for expanded kits and sounds and supports recording directly into a DAW, similar in approach to other kits in the Nitro lineup.

The published feature list does not specify headphone or direct line level audio outputs for the drum module itself, though the bundled amplifier, with a 3 inch full-range composite driver and a 70W peak power Class-D design, provides a built in way to monitor the kit without external speakers.

That amplifier is described as delivering balanced sound and punchy, distortion-free output, which on paper positions it as a genuine personal monitor rather than a token speaker, useful for lessons or practice sessions where headphones are not preferred.

Setup and Daily Use

Daily use is likely to center on the kit's PRO hardware directly, playing across the mesh pads and three cymbals, with the bundled amp providing moderate-volume monitoring mounted right on the rack rather than needing a separate speaker setup.

For deeper sound work, connecting via USB to a computer brings in BFD Player and DAW access, letting a player expand beyond the 500 plus built in sounds or record practice sessions and ideas as they come up.

Because there is no described lesson program, a new owner's early sessions are more likely to involve exploring the 36 factory kits and learning the kit's double kick and choke cymbal behavior than following a structured video curriculum.

Who Should Buy It

This bundle suits intermediate and advancing drummers who want double kick pedal support, a dual-zone snare, and choke functionality on both the ride and crash, features that go beyond what many beginner-focused kits in this category offer.

It also fits players who want a rack-mounted amp included rather than shopping separately for a monitor speaker, though anyone who specifically wants bundled lesson content should note that this listing does not describe one.

Players upgrading from a more basic single-kick kit are a strong fit too, since double kick support and dual-choke cymbals are exactly the kind of features that matter once a player has outgrown entry level hardware and started developing more specific technique goals.

Verdict

Among the kits covered in this batch, the Alesis Nitro Pro bundle has the strongest hardware specification: double kick support, a dual-zone snare, choke on both ride and crash, the largest sound library, and a bundled rack-mounted amplifier.

The clearest gaps are a missing dedicated lesson program and unspecified headphone or line level outputs, so players relying on structured video lessons or confirmed silent practice should check those details directly before buying.

Weighed against the well-known mesh kit scoring band used across this review series, the combination of double kick support, dual-choke cymbals and the largest sound library here justifies a score toward the upper end of that range.

Strengths and Limitations

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