The Alesis Nitro Mesh is a complete 8-piece electronic drum kit centered around next-generation Alesis Mesh head drum technology. Mesh heads are the overwhelming preference of drummers when they play electronic kits because of their natural feel and ultra-quiet response.
Pearl's Muffle Drum Heads allow you to silently practice anytime while maintaining the feel of a regular drum head. Pearl Mesh Drums Heads are manufactured of a super strong mesh fabric that responds like a regular drum head, while producing virtually
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What does separate them though is: The Alesis Surge has a chrome rack whereas the Nitro's rack is made of aluminium. The Alesis Surge has a larger kick drum pedal than the Nitro Mesh. This means, you will be able to use a double bass pedal with the Surge but not the Nitro.
Most low volume cymbals tend to be on the smaller side too, which can help with your playing accuracy, and means they'll take up less space.
- Zildjian L80 low volume cymbals.
- Sabian Quiet Tone practice cymbals.
- WHD Quiet Practice cymbals.
- Kasza 'Quiet On The Set' low volume cymbals.
- UFO Low Volume cymbals.
For 'normal' tuning ranges, there should be no danger to the drum, rim or head in tightening; nothing will bust. If it does, there is a serious quality problem, or the drum has previously been damaged. Have no fear in tightening/loosening, you'll almost certainly hear and 'feel' if you're going too far.
Fortunately for the electronic producer, all that's required to adjust the pitch of synthesised and sampled tubs is a Tune knob or pitch envelope. Without further ado, then, here's a quick guide to getting electronic kick drums, toms and snares perfectly in tune with their accompanying basslines.
They recommend always changing your drum heads before you start recording. Otherwise, if you're just practicing and playing normally, you should find yourself replacing heads every six months or so. Six months isn't a hard rule, and for some could be a risky amount of time to wait.
It depends on how hard you hit your drums. I suggest you change the heads on the bottom of your toms and snare once a year. Some players never change those heads, but a new set will help liven up your sound.
The length of time between replacements will vary depending on the intensity of use. However, experts generally recommend changing bass drum heads at least once a year, and possibly as often as every six months.
Mesh - can be dual or single zone, typically feel more like striking a real drum. Rubber - can be single, dual or triple zone (yamaha with yamaha DTX3 module), feel is more akin to a practice pad but not quite the same. As far as durabilitythey are both sturdy if treated with respect.
