The Alesis Nitro Mesh kit is overall a better choice for beginners just because it brings so much more value than the TD-1KV. Also, the Nitro Mesh Kit has a kick tower, instead of a trigger pedal and most importantly all the pads on the Nitro Mesh Kit are mesh, while the Roland TD-1KV has rubber tom pads.
Roland TD-1KV V-Drums vs Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit (2024) Head to Head
Both the Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit and the Roland TD-1KV are priced similarly. They are beginner-friendly e-drum kits that are very different from each other. Of the two, the Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit has better value, and the Roland TD-1KV has good build quality and better triggering.
It's not an easy decision to make between the two, especially if you are a beginner drummer or someone who's just getting into electronic drum kits. In this comparison article we will try to compare the two kits as best as we can, to help you make the right choice.
Key Differences
The Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit has an 8" kick tower, while the TD-1KV has a trigger pedal.
All the tom pads on the TD-1KV are made of rubber, which is worse than all mesh pads on the Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit.
The snare and the cymbals on the TD-1KV are bigger than the ones on the Nitro Mesh Kit. Also, the ride cymbal on the Roland TD-1KV is dual-zone which is better than the single-trigger ride cymbal that is on the Nitro Mesh Kit.
The Roland TD-1KV V-Drums is equipped with the TD-01, while the Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit uses the Nitro Drum Module.
Key Features in Common
Both drum modules have on-board recording and metronome built-in.
Both e-drum kits have some sort of built-in coaching functions to help you improve.
Check out the Roland TD-1KV V-Drums in action.
And here's a video of the Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit.
Another thing to note is that the Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit has a lot better drum rack. The Alesis Nitro Drum Module also has more sounds and kits built-in.
Price Comparison Between The Roland TD-1KV V-Drums and Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit
Use the below to get up-to-date prices for both the Roland TD-1KV V-Drums and Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit
Hi-Hat
Cymbal Pads
Toms
Drum Module
Snare
Kick
Verdict
The Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit is a better choice between the two. It's got many more features, it's slightly cheaper, and most importantly it has all mesh heads.
Emil Pachkovski