This looks like a lot of work, but it also looks really awesome.
Here's the text in the ad:
All components
and accessories for this custom kit were purchased new within the last six
months. Overall cost to me was about $2,500. I’m selling this kit intact, and
not entertaining any offers for purchase of individual items. Actual play time
on this drum kit is less than 12 hours total. This custom kit is configured
with mobility (versus easy disassembly) in mind. It features a small footprint
& can be lifted and carried or slid on the custom-made sled and stored in a
2' x 4' space. Accordingly, I will not be disassembling the kit for transport,
so a vehicle (preferably a pickup truck) would be required. Face-to-face
transaction only – cash required. No trades. Please refer to the Alesis website
for info on the basic Nitro Mesh kit. Upgrades and additions to this basic kit
are as follows:
1.
Addition of 2nd Nitro module for the purpose of
autonomous control of 5 trigger pads dedicated to mapping and playing
percussion add-ons (hand clap, claves, cowbell, tambourine, etc). Up to 2 more
dual-zone drum pads, 3 cymbals and a 2nd hi hat can be added per the remaining
input cables on the 2nd Nitro module’s wiring harness or “snake”.
2.
4-channel mixer which allows audio output from
both Nitro modules, along with two more sources, to be mixed at variable
volumes for combined output to user headphones (not included) or other output
device such as an amp or external speakers/drum monitor.
3.
Original 8” dual-zone snare pad upgraded to 10”
dual-zone snare.
4.
Original Nitro kick pedal and kick trigger pad
upgraded to two Roland KT-10 Low-Noise Kick Trigger Pedals ($289 each) which
are quieter and more compact than tradition kick-tower setups but retain the
feel of a “real” kick pedal.
5.
Addition of a custom-made, rubber-coated, ride
cymbal “bell” trigger pad which imitates the function of the dual-zone ride
cymbals included in Alesis’ higher end kits.
6.
Added stability due to addition of 3 extra frame
crossbars.
7.
Custom-made dual-support snare pad support bar
for improved stability when playing.
8.
Bluetooth remote mouse/keyboard for controlling
your laptop or PC from your drum throne when using drum set connected via USB
cable for expanded MIDI functionality.
9.
Addition of two 8” dual-zone drum pads with rim
cushions (for less noise and better stick rebound) and an 8” Pintech “nimrod”
trigger, which are again controlled by the 2nd Nitro module and currently
mapped for percussion voices found within the Nitro’s library.
10.
Custom-made 500D nylon, zippered dust cover.
11.
An 8" Remo mesh practice pad with 1/4"
mounting nut on back.
12.
Five
pairs of 5A drum sticks (various wood types) with anti-slip grips or coatings
and a 10-pair, zippered drum stick storage case.
All items depicted on the accompanying
photos are included, as well as a notebook with printed Nitro Mesh kit user
manuals and a transferal of my license for both Addictive Drums 2 and EZ
Drummer 2 software for use on a compatible PC or laptop allowing for USB MIDI
interface with the Nitro Mesh module.
Note: According to the XLN Audio and
Toontrack websites, I can transfer my licenses by providing your email address
and having you establish an account (free) with them online. Then I delete the
software from my PC and they assign the licenses to your new account.
Understand that this license transferal is a “free bonus”, and I will not
reduce my selling price for the kit should XLN Audio or Toontrack fail to
authorize the license transferal for any reason.
I am selling because I found drumming to
be more time-consuming and complicated than I had envisioned. Also, I need
funding for an expansion of my small business pursuits.
I don't know what 1/2 of these words mean in the context of describing the technology involved so I would have to trust the author. Since I'm not buying that Yamaha DTX950 - his son decided he wanted to keep that set (and I think encouraging "the next generation" of drummers is what right call for me) - I still have my eyes open. This set is in Springfield - don't remember if it's IL or MO - and more than I could spend ($1650).