- Electronic drum kit 8 pieces: 4 drum pads, bass drum pad with pedal, 3 cymbals, hi-hat controller
- Turbo Pro module: 12 kits, 110 sounds, 20 backing tracks, Bluetooth 5.3
- 4-legged metal rack, seat, headphones and sticks included in the same box
- USB-MIDI, 90 days access to Drumeo and BFD Player software included
We often get questions from parents looking for a first electronic drum kit for their child. The Turbo Pro Kit from Alesis ticks the boxes that come up most often in these conversations. It succeeds the Turbo Mesh Kit with a complete setup: four drum pads, a real bass drum pad with dedicated pedal, three cymbals and a hi-hat controller, all mounted on a stable metal rack. The module features 110 sounds, 20 backing tracks and a Bluetooth 5.3 connection to play along with your favorite songs. Seat, headphones and sticks are included: this electronic drum kit fits in one box, ready to be set up the day you unpack it.
Four drum pads, a real bass drum pad with pedal, three cymbals and a hi-hat controller: the setup replicates the parts of a drum kit, mounted on an adjustable 4-legged metal rack.
The box also includes the seat, headphones and pair of sticks, so you can set up and play without waiting for other accessories.
Pros
- Complete 8-piece setup, with bass drum pad and dedicated pedal
- Seat, headphones and sticks included in the same box
- Bluetooth 5.3 module with 110 sounds and 20 backing tracks
Cons
- 8-inch pads and cymbals, a compact size designed for home use rather than the stage
Specifications - Alesis Turbo Pro Kit
| Setup | Electronic drum kit 8 pieces |
|---|---|
| Drum pads | 4 mesh head 8-inch pads |
| Cymbals | 3 expressive 8-inch cymbals |
| Bass drum | 6-inch pad with included pedal |
| Hi-hat | Metal controller |
| Rack | 4-legged metal, adjustable |
| Included accessories | Seat Headphones Pair of sticks |
| Sound module | 12 kits, 110 sounds: drums, cymbals, percussion and effects |
| Backing tracks | 20 |
| Tempo | 30 to 250 BPM, adjustable metronome, built-in tempo control |
| Functions | Built-in recording and playback |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Connections | Snake DB25 3.5 mm stereo aux input 6.35 mm stereo audio output jack 3.5 mm headphone output USB-MIDI |
| Included software | 90 days access to Drumeo, BFD Player with Core Library and Dark Mahogany Expansion |
| Verdict |
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An electronic drum kit designed for young beginner drummers
The Turbo Pro Kit is primarily aimed at those discovering the drums. The mesh head drum pads offer a realistic playing feel while remaining much quieter than an acoustic kit. This matters when practicing in an apartment or family home.
The included headphones allow you to practice discreetly, without imposing volume on the whole household. This kit also includes a real 6-inch bass drum pad with its dedicated pedal: enough to work on right foot technique from the first sessions, rather than discovering it later on another instrument.
The mesh heads allow air to pass through a network of woven fibers. The result: a rebound close to an acoustic head, with a much lower volume level, ideal for long practice sessions at home.
Combined with the hi-hat controller, this bass drum pad lets you work on hand and foot coordination from the start: basic rhythms, first cymbal dynamics, and the accents that make the difference in a simple groove. The three expressive 8-inch cymbals cover the essential sounds to approach pop, rock, funk or current music, without limiting yourself to one style.
The Turbo Pro module: sounds, training and Bluetooth connection
The module features 12 drum kits and 110 sounds, including drums, cymbals, percussion and special effects. Enough to vary the sonic colors from one song to another, and quickly find a sound that fits what you’re working on that day.
The Bluetooth 5.3 connection streams music from a smartphone or tablet, so you can play along with your favorite songs on headphones. The 20 built-in backing tracks complement this approach: they provide a rhythmic framework to progress without needing an external track every session.
The adjustable metronome, tempo control and range from 30 to 250 BPM create a real training environment. You start slowly to lay down a clean rhythm, then gradually increase speed without taking your eyes off the module. The built-in recording and playback function then lets you listen back, spot parts to work on and track your progress week after week.
Start each new rhythm at a low tempo on the built-in metronome, then increase in steps of 5 to 10 BPM once the timing is solid. This is the most reliable method to gain speed without losing precision.
USB-MIDI, Drumeo and BFD Player: take it further with the Turbo Pro Kit
The Turbo Pro Kit's USB-MIDI port lets you connect it to a computer to control virtual drum software or record MIDI parts in a digital audio workstation. The kit then becomes a full-fledged controller, useful well beyond the first weeks of practice.
Two software packages come with it to support this progression. The 90 days of unlimited access to Drumeo provide structured lessons for a young drummer just starting out. The BFD Player virtual drum software, with its Core Library and Dark Mahogany Expansion libraries, opens the door to other sound textures, letting you explore the drum kit beyond the 110 sounds already built into the module.
The successor to the Turbo Mesh Kit, ready for the holiday season
The Turbo Mesh Kit laid the groundwork for an accessible electronic drum kit for beginners. The Turbo Pro Kit evolves this formula with a more complete setup better suited to the needs of an apprentice drummer: more pads, a real bass drum pad with pedal, and a module richer in sounds and training functions.
Its all-in-one approach avoids having to gather essential accessories separately. Rack, seat, headphones, sticks and pedals all come in the same box, a setup that fits well with the holiday season: the kit slips under the tree complete, with no accessory missing, and lets you play right out of the box.
For a first electronic drum gift, choose a kit that already includes headphones, seat and sticks: that’s what prevents discovering on Christmas night that one piece is still missing before you can play.
The entire Alesis range for beginner and experienced drummers is found in the Alesis electronic drum kits collection, alongside other complete electronic drum kits in the catalog.
FAQ - Alesis Turbo Pro Kit
Is the Turbo Pro Kit suitable for a child just starting drums?
Yes. It’s specifically aimed at young beginner drummers, with a compact format, quiet pads and an adjustable rack to grow with the musician.
Do you need a computer to use the Turbo Pro module?
No. The module works independently, with its 12 kits and 110 built-in sounds. The USB-MIDI port remains available for anyone who then wants to connect the drum kit to a computer.
Can you play along with your own tracks on the Turbo Pro Kit?
Yes, thanks to Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, which streams music from a smartphone or tablet directly to the headphones or the module’s audio output.
What’s in the Turbo Pro Kit box?
The metal rack, pads and cymbals, the bass drum pad with its pedal, the hi-hat controller, the module, a seat, headphones and a pair of sticks.
What’s the difference with the Turbo Mesh Kit?
The Turbo Pro Kit adds a real bass drum pad with dedicated pedal, a module richer in sounds and backing tracks, plus Bluetooth 5.3 and the USB-MIDI port.
Between its compact format, complete module and included software, the Turbo Pro Kit delivers on its promise: gathering in one box everything a young drummer needs to put their first sticks on real pads, right from day one.
