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. The Alesis Nitro Mesh features an 8 inch. dual-zone mesh snare drum and three 8 inch. mesh toms. It includes everything else you need to make a complete drum kit: three 10 inch. cymbals, custom-designed Alesis hi-hat pedal and kick pedal, and a durable 4-post aluminum rack. We also include all the cabling, power supply and drum key for easy setup. All of this connects to the powerful Nitro electronic drum module with hundreds of percussion sounds, 40 different kits and 60 built-in play-along tracks. The Nitro module is filled with sounds - and surprises. The backlist LCD screen makes navigation a breeze. Drum and cymbal buttons are arranged to resemble the layout of a traditional kit, so it's simple to assign sound and create kits quickly. The Nitro module comes complete with 40 classic and modern ready-to-play kits. Easily tweak any existing kit, or create your own using the 385 superior drum, cymbal and percussion sounds included in the Nitro module. Inside the Nitro module you'll also find valuable extras. The built-in learning features 60 play-along music tracks and an onboard metronome to improve your skills. There is even an advanced sequencer and a performance recorder to expand your music-making potential. In addition to the USB MIDI connection for use with computers and mobile devices, the Nitro module also offers up some old-school MIDI In and Out jacks so you can hook up to your favorite MIDI-equipped drum machine, sound module or other audio gear. There is a headphone jack for private practice, plus stereo outs to connect to a PA system, amplifier or recording console. The stereo aux input enables you to jam along to your favorite tracks on your CD or MP3 player. Features include: · Mesh drum heads for a quiet yet natural response · 8 inch. dual-zone snare pad and three 8 inch. tom pads · Three 10 inch. cymbals: ride cymbal, hi-hat, crash with choke · Kick drum, Kick Pedal, HiHat Pedal · 4-post aluminum rack - super solid for stability and flexibility · Connection cables, drum sticks, drum key, and power supply included