Overall, the Alesis Command Mesh Kit is a better e-drum kit. That does not mean that the Nitro Mesh Kit doesn't have its place on the market. So, in order for Alesis to make the price of the Nitro Mesh Kit more attractive, they've cut down cost on a lot of features that the Command Mesh Kit offers.
Alesis Command Mesh Kit vs Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit (2024) Head to Head
The Alesis Command Mesh Kit and the Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit are both very popular e-drum kits offered by Alesis. The Command Mesh Kit is a mid-tier e-drum kit that has more features than the Nitro Mesh Kit which is one of their entry-level e-drum kits. Both e-drum kits offer good value.
When it comes to choosing between the two, even though they look similar, there are quite a lot of noticeable differences that will help you figure out which one is for you. In our comparison article we will put these two e-drum kits head-to-head, to help you decide.
Key Differences
The biggest difference between the two is in the drum module itself. The Command Advanced Module has 671 sounds and 74 different kits, while the Nitro Drum Module has only 385 sounds and 40 different kits.
The Command Advanced Module has a lot more effects and sound editing capabilities than the Nitro Drum Module.
The drum pads on the Nitro Mesh Kit are single-zone, while the Command Mesh Kit has dual-zone tom pads.
The Alesis Command Mesh Kit is equipped with the Command Advanced Drum Module, while the Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit uses the Nitro Drum Module.
Key Features in Common
Both e-drum kits have a kick tower, three tom pads, one snare pad, one crash cymbal and one ride cymbal. Both the Command Mesh Kit and the Nitro Mesh Kit have all mesh heads that are tunable, meaning you can adjust the tension to your liking.
Both drum modules have on-board recording, metronome and different built-in learning functions.
Check out the Alesis Command Mesh Kit in action.
And here's a video of the Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit.
One thing to notice is that the Command Advanced Drum Module has two additional inputs if you wish to expand your kit later on, while the Nitro Drum Module has no additional inputs.
Price Comparison Between The Alesis Command Mesh Kit and Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit
Use the below to get up-to-date prices for both the Alesis Command Mesh Kit and Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit
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Kick
Verdict
If you are just beginning your journey into the e-drum world, the Nitro Mesh Kit is a great value kit, and a good kit to get you started. If, on the other hand, you want to invest a bit more for better features, more future-proof option, then the Alesis Command Mesh Kit is a great option.
Emil Pachkovski