Millenium Electronic Drums: Why Should You (Not) Buy Them?

Millenium is a brand of electronic drum kits produced and sold by the music store Thomann . The brand is known for its affordable electronic drum kits and is primarily aimed at the beginning and semi-experienced drummer .

In this blog we will discuss the brand's most popular models and highlight the pros and cons so that you can make the right choice.

All Kits

In the overview below you will find all 9 models of Millenium, sorted by price from low to high. Click on the name of the kit to see the current price.

Millenium Rookie

The cheapest and most basic kit from Millenium is the Millenium Rookie.

Perfect for children

The Millenium Rookie is a compact and simply designed electronic drum kit that is suitable for children. Because the kit is easy to adjust higher and lower, even the youngest drummers (from 3 years old) can have fun with this kit.

Mesh heads

Unique to a drum kit in this price range is that the kit has mesh headsThis not only plays more realistically, but also makes less noise for the environment.

Millenium HD-120

One of Millenium's most affordable kits is the Millenium HD-120.

Affordable kit for beginners

The Millenium HD-120 is an affordable drum kit that is very suitable for beginners. It offers five drum pads, two cymbal pads, a hi-hat pad with controller, a bass drum controller, a sound module with twelve pre-programmed drum kits and a sturdy frame.

Easy to use

The HD-120 is easy to use and has an easy to operate module . The rubber coating on the pads gives a solid playing feel and the sound module responds well to the force with which you play. With a surface of 100 x 60 cm, the HD-120 fits easily in most children's rooms.

The set comes with a stool, headphones and drumsticks, so you can get started right away! 👍

👉 Also check out the video of the Millenium HD-120.

Millenium MPS-150(X)

If you want something more than the Millenium HD-120, you can choose the Millenium MPS-150(X).

Suitable starter kit

The MPS-150 is an electronic drum kit for beginners . It has a bass drum, snare, three toms, two cymbals and a hi-hat. It is a solid sounding drum kit with 108 sounds that you can experiment with endlessly. In addition, the kit contains 40 built-in songs for practicing.

AUX input and metronome

Would you rather play along with your own music from your smartphone? You can easily do this via the AUX input on the back of the drum module. The module contains an integrated metronome so that you can continue to improve your timing. 💪

The difference between the two kits? The Millenium MPS-150X features mesh heads . Read more about mesh heads for electronic drums in this blog .

Millenium MPS-450

You can buy the Millenium MPS-450 for just over 400 dollars:

Perfect for beginners

The Millenium MPS-450 takes things a step further. This kit is suitable for the beginning drummer and offers a few more functions than the MPS-150. With a wide range of 400+ sounds and 80 songs you will not get bored quickly!

Mesh heads

The kit consists entirely of mesh heads , so you are less of a nuisance to the environment. With a compact size of 80 x 120 cm, this kit is also easy to place in a smaller room.

Expandable

Unique to this model is that the MPS-450 is expandable with a tom + cymbal with the MPS-450 Expansion Pack .

Do not expect high quality from the Millenium MPS-450 as you would from brands such as Roland or Yamaha, but this is a very suitable kit for beginners.

Millenium MPS-750X (PRO)

The Millenium MPS-750 is a semi-professional drum kit that comes in a regular and a PRO version. The main difference between these two is the design .

Extensive drum kit

The Millenium MPS-750X offers high sound quality at an affordable price. The kit is suitable for beginners and experienced drummers , contains almost 700 sounds and has larger mesh head drum pads and cymbals.

Bluetooth

Thanks to Bluetoothinterface, you can easily play along with your favorite music wirelessly by connecting your smartphone or tablet. Hassle with cables is a thing of the past!

Separate hi-hat pedal

The drum kit comes with a hi-hat pedal which provides a much more realistic playing feel than the other models of the brand.

👉 This kit is also expandable with the Expansion Pack .

Millenium MPS-750X PRO

Since August 2023, the PRO version of the MPS-750X has been on the market. This kit has a Black Sparkle acoustic design and is therefore the most affordable option for those who want an electronic drum kit with an acoustic look.

The PRO variant has significantly larger tom and cymbal pads, making playing feel much more realistic.

Millenium MPS-850

Millenium's best-selling and therefore most popular drum kit is the MPS-850:

Versatile and extensive

The Millenium MPS-850 is not expandable, but it certainly doesn't need to be! This kit for advanced drummers contains no less than 4 toms and 3 cymbals. The 550 included sounds range from pop, rock, jazz, electro, hip hop, metal and many more! With 15 MB of internal memory you can also add your own sounds.

Full size pads

The cymbal pads with choke function are almost full size, making it easy to switch between acoustic and electronic. The mesh heads offer a pleasant playing feeling, are quieter for the environment and more pleasant for your joints.

Attractive price

Millenium provides proof that a professional electronic drum kit does not have to be expensive. The kit contains endless functions for a very attractive price.

Millenium MPS-1000,

Millenium's flagship, the Millenium MPS-1000, is now competing with the serious brands. This electronic kit with an acoustic appearance has only been on the market since 2021.

Impressive design

The Millenium MPS-1000 combines a beautiful design with unprecedented versatility. The kit is suitable for advanced drummers . This drum set is not only beautiful to look at, but also offers many professional functions such as Bluetooth , USB/MIDI, eight separate outputs and a 3.2″ color display .

The kit is offered in two additional colors: Plain White and Natural . ✨

Extensive sound library

The Millenium MPS-1000 comes with 40 preset varied kits. This includes accurately sampled acoustic drums and cymbals, as well as authentic percussion sounds and electronic sounds.

Natural playing feel

The 13″ hi-hat, two 15″ crash cymbals and the 18″ triple zone ride respond to hits over the entire surface, just like acoustic cymbals. Of course, they have a choke function : the sound is muted by grabbing the cymbal.

Just like an acoustic drum set, the cymbals can be played all around.

Conclusion

Millenium has a wide range of electronic drum sets, both for beginners and advanced players. Your choice depends on your own preferences.

New to drums? The Millenium MPS-150 , 150X and Millenium MPS-450 are perfect choices. For kids the HD-120 is suitable.

Want to get more out of your drum kit? Then choose the Millenium MPS-750X or MPS-850 . The mesh heads, Bluetooth, expansion options and larger pads are indispensable for more experienced drummers.

Want all this, with a beautiful acoustic look? Then we recommend the Millenium MPS-1000 .