Millenium MPS-1000 E-Drum Set

Lets see. I think for the price it is fine, but after having it for a while, I came to notice a couple of annoyances? which I will mention here, as there is enough reviews talking about the positives.

The hihat controler is not so good. I think it is decent when it works, but splashing the hihat is pretty much a guarantee. No matter how slowly I lift it, once it reaches the open value it splashes every time (at varying volumes), which is extremely annoying. I even set the velocity adjustment to the lowest value and it did not help in eliminating it. Why not use the tried and tested controller design I do not know, but I think the controller on MPS 850 felt better than this one. Hitting the half open sound can also be annoying, it seems to be quite a narrow window.

The snare pad misses hits. I dont know if it is playing too strong or a combination of head tuning along with strong hitting, but I notice the snare misses hits and produces no sound (mainly noticed this when practicing/performing flams, so take it as you will)

I will also mention, that the ride bell seems to be alternating bell and normal sound, even though the module still shows bell zone hit. So while the module can recognize you hit the bell twice, one sound will be bell and one regular ride sound. Have not tested with software, probably not a problem there.

The metronome is quite limited. I mean, I would expect at least basic quarter/eighth/sixteenth/32nd clicks present, these are the ones most used during regular practice. I would also expect triplet/sextuplet option. You can sort of fake it with 3/4 and 6/4 options but its not quite it. So if you prefer those clicks tough luck, only quarter note is really there. I also wish it would be easier to change metronome volume, you can only do it in the specific metronome menu, no quick and easy way to do it in the kit select screen. Maximum bpm setting is 240, if anyone is wondering.

Bought this drum set for a few reasons:
1. real size of pads and cymbals, with good reviews on the mesh heads.
2. module functionality - separate EQ per element and BT connectivity.
3. value for money for a flagship product, that is also stunningly beautiful.

upon arrival had a few issues with the kit.
a. cut of the exterior lining of the bass drum was probably done by someone drunk. it should not have passed QA and shipped to a costumer.
b. 40 kits but most of the sounds are truely nothing I will use to play with, and all low frequencies (bass drum, floor etc...) volume sounded very very low.
I had tried different headphones and a RCF ART amplifier, and had to manually reduce other elements (snare, cymbals, hh) to get a decent sound from bass and floor.
3. using it for a year, the module is randomly and sporadically shutting down. sometimes cant even play more than a minute before it switches off for no apparent reason.

cant express my disappointment from this experience.
expected more from a flag ship product.

Overall, this kit performs well for home practice. The sound samples are impressive — not the best I’ve ever heard, but still very good — and the module offers plenty of customization options, including the ability to upload your own samples.

The hi-hat works decently, though it requires quite a bit of tinkering to calibrate properly. Even then, it demands precise timing to register lifts correctly and can still miss them occasionally. The same goes for the ride cymbal, which sometimes fails to detect bell hits for no clear reason. This isn’t a major issue for casual home playing, but it would definitely be frustrating if you plan to record.

Unfortunately, the build quality has been disappointing. On delivery, the snare mesh head snapped immediately during tuning, and the sensor inside one of the tom pads detached from the mesh. A week later, part of the mechanism holding a cymbal also broke. Thomann have replaced the parts under warranty, but this shouldn’t happen with a new kit — especially one at this price point.

Honestly, it feels like a lot of the cost went into making the kit look like a real acoustic set, at the expense of durability and essential functionality. In hindsight, I’d recommend saving a bit more and going for a Roland or another more reliable alternative.

As the title says, I use this kit for practice. The shells play very nice and feel very good, because I can set everything up like my acoustic kit so it has the same kind of flow to it. This is the main reason I bought this kit.

Don't use it live though, you can't trust this kit, especially the hihat which is very important. This is always the weakest point on every e-kit. I'm not using my foot on this hihat (like doing 8th notes on the hihat while grooving on the ride cymbal) because it could cause the sensor to glitch or even be damaged. I'm also hitting the ride cymbal less hard. I noticed the sensors could pick up different signals (hitting bel, bow etc.) better this way so be careful.

Also practice with clean sticks. I was practicing with normal used sticks (who were a little worn in the middle from doing rimshots on a real snaredrum) for about 1-2 months when the rubber began to split because I was doing a lot of rimshots. Maybe it also splits when you're using clean sticks but better be sure.

Couldn't care less about the sounds. I just use the 1st kit on the menu and a different ride cymbal. The sounds are not very good, but that doesn't matter to me as I'm just practicing. Bluetooth function is also a nice feature on this kit.

I'm really glad to have this e-kit, just keep in mind it's better to not hit the hihat and ride cymbal (and maybe snare with clean sticks) too hard.