Millenium MPS-1000 E-Drum Set

After years of not having a drumkit, i finally had space and cash to get something.

I decided on the mps-1000, the way i figured, its the newest set there for newest software and hardware, the kit looks great and it has the height of a normal drum kit meaning i would be able to use it comfortably at 2 meters tall.

It took a couple hours to unpack and assemble and right away i found the instruction manual to be lacking a little, however the online manual is more detailed and was able to provide enough instructions.

the hardware is average at best, when you try to adjust the cymbal booms for example you can really tell its not the best, it takes some "manhandling" to get it into position.

Right out of the box i ran into an issue where the toms weren't triggering, only on 1 very specific spot would the tom trigger, everywhere else would trigger the tom-rim, but this was easily resolved by doing a factory reset, So if anyone runs into this issue, try a factory reset.

The downside to buying such a recent kit is the lack of tutorials/information you can find online.

Now i've never owned a roland, so i cant compare it to those, my previous drumkit was a alesis DM6 and this is by far loads better.

I absolutely love the feel of the cymbals, the hi-hat is awesome, i find it responsive and dynamic.

I am very very happy with this purchase and cant wait to spend many many hours with my new kit!

Primarily a guitarist, but trying to improve my drumming over the course of the pandemic I purchased an MPS-850 about a year ago. It was pretty good but I wanted a kit that felt real and not so cramped. This one way exceeded my expectations. Looks, feels, and plays like real drums.

Couple of caveats here: I replaced the heads with Drum-Tec Real Feels, and I am using Superior Drummer 3 for the sounds.

Compared to the MPS-850, you are given more control over how the drums respond; greater control over sensitivity and dynamics compared to the MPS-850. Nearly flawless. This is also a double edged sword. It took some hours of fiddling with the settings of the hi-hat (mechanically, in the module, and in SD3) to get it working correctly. Now that it is triggering reliably, I am loving it. The hardware is nice enough. The kick pedal is much improved from the 850. Some kick patterns that I was having trouble with on the old set are now easy to play. The cymbals are fantastic. The sounds from the module are lackluster, but they are definitely an upgrade from the MPS-850.

All in all, I am very pleased with this kit. I was considering going with a VAD, but I am now glad I chose the budget option. At this price it can't be beat. Doesn't feel like it is lacking at all in terms of utility.

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.

I will give the millennium MPS 1000 a 4 out of 5. The drum kit took about a week and a half to arrive in the UK. It was very well packaged and easy to assemble. The hardware and the playability is awesome. The sounds that come from the module are alright but that's not an issue with me because I use sound from Superior Drummer. The drum kit definitely feels like you are playing a real acoustic drum kit.
The reason why I will give the drum kit a 4 out 5 is:
1. When you play the open hit-hat it misses some notes but I don't seem to have that problem when I use Superior Drummer.
2. The cymbals are great but there is no choke function with them.

Overly its great drum kit if the choke function and the hi-hat issues don't bother you that much.

I highly recommend the MPS-1000. I love the size, it feels just like playing an acoustic kit. It's the perfect choice to have at home for practicing, doing drum covers or recording. The sounds are good too, and can be even better by modifying them to you liking. You can also easily connect it to your computer and use a DAW, or play along to your favorite track from your phone using Bluetooth or from you're MP3 Player using the Line In.

The MPS-1000 has everything you need to practice, doing drum covers or recording. There is nothing negative to say about it!

Thanks Thomann for this amazing kit!

I looked at these, the Fame Pro and the Roland VAD306, but I am so pleased i went for these.....I am a semi pro drummer, who gigs in local bars most weeks, and went from acoustic to Electronic, but visually it was lacking until I found these. They look fantastic, really nice quality, and just look the part. I decided to tweak the drums and customise it to my liking, and they now play and sound fantastic. If you are a serious pro drummer, on a stage with high stakes, then these are probably not for you, however if you want them to sound very decent, and look fantastic, then these will definitely fit the bill....so far no issues, with triggering, or playability, and for the money the dual zones, triple zones, choke etc are simply amazing....I cant stop playing them, thank you Thomann, and your customer support is excellent