Millenium Rookie E-Drum Set

Our 5 years old daughter has set up board game boxes and was constantly playing on them 1 year ago when watching Youtube videos. Her motives haven't decreased for weeks so we started to think about buying an item on which she could start to learn. Yeah, I could tell it's great she need no board game boxes anymore, but it's really appropriate for satisfying this only goal.

The rims are really small, even for a little child, but the bigger problem is, the snare can't be turned toward the little drummer. So hitting the snare without touching the rim is quite a challenge. If You have a little fantasy You can alter the environment, e.g. I put the holding bracket of the snare on the left hand side where the hi-hat is (so it comes not from the front, rather from left, so the snare can be turned towards the drummer). The other problem with ergonomy is the weight. It's so lightweight, it always wandering in time and space, making an entire event unenjoyable. I holds more for the pedals, they're moving all around the neighbouhood. I had to make a plywood base under the whole unit and the chair routing the silhouette of the pedals and the holes for the knobs on the main rim.

The properties and sound are in a strong coherence, there are some predefined sounds but the volume levels are just simply ridiculous. The snare is barely audible when hi-hat is loud and harsh, and there's no EQ for tuning this very simple property. I think there's no need for (or no legit requirement of having) specific tuning features for an entry level instrument for a child, but the opportunity of altering the volume levels is a must have. And yes, for this price it should be an instrument, not a toy, it must not be an explanation.

As a summary, spare some further euros and buy something bigger for a child, he or she will grow into it, until then, You can add extra height under pedals, or boost the height of the seat itself, whatever. This e-drum can be useful, but only with major upgrades, not to mention the luck I have an FMR compression to even the volume levels a bit. Thus, it is bearable. But does a general user have a €300 extra unit, and does have the knowledge how to set it up for improving the sound of an e-drum which should be an inbuilt feature?

We bought the Rookie drum set for our son’s birthday last year at his request. He has an intellectual disability and loves dabbling with musical instruments. We are still amazed by how much he loves this kit. He plays it several times a day for anything up to half an hour at a time. The mesh heads provide a reasonably realistic feel and are quieter than rubber pads when headphones are in use. As usual the package arrived within a week of ordering. I assembled the kit and as a non drummer I found it very easy to put together. If you’re considering this kit it’s worth bearing in mind that it’s not very big so pay attention to the dimensions. The small size means it fits easily into a standard room but if the child has any height at all s/he may find it too small. Having said that our son is in his teens and he has learned enough and practises enough to warrant investing in a bigger kit so it really is a great place to start. 15 months after purchase the three cymbals have stopped working. Thomann are as impressive as ever with their customer service and three new cymbals are on the way after just a couple of emails. The three year warranty is a great addition to the Thomann customer service. If you’re looking for an entry level kit for your child you won’t go wrong with this. The price is competitive and the quality is as good as the customer service. We’re already window shopping the Millennium range for the next drum kit, that’s how happy we are. We have the kit connected to a small spare amp we had for daytime playing and a set of over ear headphones for night and early morning. It really does do a great job.

Les + :
- matériaux solides
- montage facile
- module pratique et intuitif
- baguettes fournies avec
- pads en mesh solide

Les - :
- cymbales en plastique rigide très bruyant
- peu de sons
- des options dans le module tres dispensables (les chansons pre enregistrées sont anecdotiques)
- pas de fauteuil
- réglage laborieux via un système de vis/clefs
- positionnement de la charley et de la caisse claire à revoir et peu pratique
- une fois installée, difficile a transporter sans tout démonter
- LE POINT NOIR : les fixations sont tellement cheap qu’il vous faudra constamment resserrer les vis sinon les pads finissent invariablement par bouger. Irritant, injouable et vraiment mal pensé.
Au final, un kit pour débutants tres abordable.
Le module aurait pu doubler le nombre de sons présents et les cymbales auraient pu être moins bruyantes.
Mais c’est un rapport qualité / prix tres raisonnable.

I am very satisfied with the purchase of the Millenium Rookie E-Drum Set electronic drum kit from Thomann. The drum kit arrived in perfect condition and within a reasonable time. The quality of the materials and manufacturing is excellent and the sound it produces is very realistic and satisfying. It is a perfect instrument for beginners and enthusiasts who are looking to practice and improve their percussion skills at home. Additionally, the quality-price ratio is very good compared to other electronic drum kits on the market. In summary, I highly recommend this product