Alesis AL1021803260 - Nitro Max Module for Electronic Drums

Alesis AL1021803260 – Nitro Max Electronic Drum Module (Official Spare Part)

The Alesis AL1021803260 is the original Nitro Max drum module , designed to be the brains of the Nitro Max kit and as a factory replacement. It features 32 ready-to-play kits with sounds from the BFD library and 16 editable user kits , for a total of 441 instruments (drums, cymbals, percussion and SFX) and a maximum polyphony of 64 notes. It features integrated practice and production tools — 80 internal songs , a learn mode with beats , rhythms and patterns , a metronome, a sequencer and a performance recorder — as well as Bluetooth Audio for wireless music playback and USB-MIDI for working with your DAW and plugins like BFD Player. Physical connectivity includes 6.35mm L/R outputs , 3.5mm headphones , a 3.5mm Aux input , Tom 4 and Crash 2 expansion inputs , and a DB-25 connector for the pad snake harness.

Main features

• Modern and Classical Library : 32 BFD kits + 16 user kits; 441 instruments with detailed musical response.
• Integrated practice : 80 internal songs, learning modes (20 beats, 12 rhythms, 10 patterns), metronome and recording.
• Processing : Reverb and 3-band EQ per kit to adjust the character of the sound.
• Full Connectivity : Bluetooth Audio (A2DP), USB-MIDI (MIDI data only), 6.35mm L/MONO and R outputs, 3.5mm Phones, 3.5mm Aux, Tom 4 and Crash 2 expansion inputs, DB-25 port for snake .
• Performance : 64-note polyphony; sequencer resolution of 120 ticks per quarter note; tempo 30–280 BPM.
• Power : 9V DC, 500mA (center positive). Backlit LCD display and top shelf for mobile device.

Product benefits

• Upgrade or restore your kit : give your Nitro Max back its original feel and sound with the official module.
• Enhance your learning experience : Combines built-in songs, metronome, and Learning Mode exercises for guided practice.
• Integrate your workflow : play music via Bluetooth, connect via USB-MIDI to your DAW, and expand your possibilities with virtual instruments.
• Customize it : edit kits, apply EQ and reverb, and add an extra Tom 4 or Crash 2 thanks to the expansion inputs.

Use cases

• Official replacement part to restore damaged or lost modules of the Nitro Max Kit.
• Home studio with built-in tracks and wireless Bluetooth playback.
• Production via USB-MIDI with your DAW, recording performances and triggering plugins.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does USB transmit audio? No. The USB port sends/receives MIDI ; audio is output through the L/R or Phones outputs.
• Does it have Bluetooth? Yes, Bluetooth Audio (A2DP) for playing music from your phone or tablet.
• Can I expand my kit? Yes, it has dedicated inputs for Tom 4 and Crash 2 .
• What harness does it use? DB-25 connector for the Nitro Max's 10-shot snake .

Description for projects

Alesis Nitro Max module (ref. AL1021803260): 32 factory kits + 16 user kits; 441 instruments; 64 polyphony; effects: reverb and 3-band EQ; internal songs (80) and learning mode (20 beats, 12 rhythms, 10 patterns); tempo 30–280 BPM; 120 TPQN sequencer and recording; connectivity: Bluetooth Audio (A2DP), USB-MIDI, L/MONO and R 6.35 mm outputs, 3.5 mm headphones, 3.5 mm Aux, Tom 4 and Crash 2 expansion inputs, DB-25 snake input; power supply 9 V DC 500 mA (center positive).