As a beginning drummer, you will come across many brands of electronic drums, including the brand Millenium. We previously wrote a review about the models HD-120 and the Millenium Rookie , and this time it is the turn of the Millenium MPS-150 .
Millenium is a popular brand within the electronic drums, mainly among beginners and (semi-)advanced drummers. This house brand of Thomann offers a wide range of drum sets for every budget, from the Millenium Rookie to the MPS-1000 .
In this review you will read my honest opinion about the Millenium MPS-150. But I can already tell you: I am not very positive about it…
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Millennium MPS-150
Review
Because the Millenium MPS-150 is older than the other Millenium kits, the kit seems a bit dated in my opinion. The sounds are less realistic than competing models and the rubber toms give quite a bit of noise pollution. Positive points of the MPS-150 are the compact size, the light weight and the affordability of the kit.
Pros
- Module is easy to operate
- Stable whole
- Handy multi-clamps
- Affordable
Cons
- Sounds don't sound very realistic
- Kit produces quite a lot of noise pollution
- The drum kit looks dated
- Module is in the middle of the kit, making some headphone cords too short
Also read: Millenium Electronic Drums: Why Should You (Not) Buy Them?
Pros and Cons of the Millenium MPS-150
The Millenium MPS-150 has a number of advantages. The kit takes up little space (80 x 110 cm) and is not heavy with a weight of just over 18 kg. Thanks to the multi-clamps you can easily adjust the toms with one turn, which I found a plus.
What I didn't like so much was the quality of the sounds. There are a few realistic sounds, like Kit 4 (Standard 2) and the toms of Kit 10 "House", but the rest sounded rather fake to me.
The rubber toms give more sound to the surroundings compared to mesh heads. If the MPS-150 appeals to you, go for the Millenium MPS-150X in any case, so that you have mesh heads.
The overall look of the kit didn't appeal to me either. I prefer electronic drum kits with 1 color (black), but that's a matter of taste.
What's in the box?
- 1 x 8″ Single Zone Snare Drum Pad
- 3 x 08″ Mono Tom Pads
- 2 x Cymbal pads
- 1 x Hihat Pad
- 1 x Bass Drum Pad
- 1 x Bass Drum Pedal
- 1 x Hi-hat Controller
- 1 x MPS-150 Drum Module
- Drum rack
- Manual (also available for download online)
💡 The Millenium MPS-150 and Millenium MPS-150X are the same drum kits, with the exception that the MPS-150X features mesh heads and a 10″ snare.
Toms and Cymbals
Like most (electronic drum sets) the Millenium MPS-150 comes in a standard setup: a kick, hihat, snare, three toms, crash and ride cymbal. The pads are velocity sensitive, which means they respond differently depending on how hard you hit them.
8″ Snare Pad and 8″ Tom Pads
The MPS-150's rubber pads are 8 inches, which is slightly larger than the toms on the Millenium HD-120 . At 8 inches, the overall size of the kit is reduced, which is beneficial for small spaces. At the same time, 8 inches is large enough to play comfortably.
The snare and toms play fine, but not much more than that. The toms are single zone, so they always give the same sound no matter where you hit them.
Three Cymbals
The cymbals of the Millenium MPS-150 are 12″, which gives them a large surface area and you will not easily miss. The arms on which the cymbals are mounted can also be tilted, which makes it easy to determine the right position. The cymbals feel solid.
Unfortunately, the kit cannot be expanded with an extra tom or cymbal. The Millenium MPS-450 does offer this possibility.
Kick Pedal and Hihat Controller
The Millenium MPS-150 comes with a kick pedal, kick pad and hihat controller. This is in contrast to drum sets such as the Millenium Rookie or the Roland TD-02KV where both the hihat and the kick are trigger pedals.
The hihat trigger has the same size as a pedal for acoustic drums. The spring under the blade ensures that the pedal bounces back well during playing.
The kick pedal that comes with it is good, but nothing more than that. You can optionally connect a double bass pedal , if you are a fan of rock or metal.
MPS-150 Module
All signals come in on the module. The cables are combined in 1 plug, which makes connecting to the module quick. The module is very basic and offers little excitement.
As with some other lower-priced drum kits, such as the Millenium HD-120 or the Fazley DDK-020 , the module is located in the middle of the kit. I personally find this inconvenient because of the cord that can get in the way while playing.
Metronome
The integrated metronome is useful when learning to drum or when you want to work on your timing. With 30 to 280 BPM you have enough choice of tempos.
Connections
The module has a number of different connections:
- Power connection (for the wall socket)
- USB-MIDI (allows you to import the drum kit sounds to your PC)
- 3.5 mm stereo jack aux in (to connect your smartphone so you can play along with your favorite music)
- 3.5mm stereo jack headphone output (for headphones )
- 2 x 6.3mm stereo jack line output (connect to an amplifier or for recording a drum cover )
Overall playing feeling
The Millenium MPS-150 is cheap, but that's how the kit feels and how the sounds sound. This is in contrast to the Millenium HD-120, which is also affordable but felt a lot more solid and stable.
The rubber pads give off quite a bit of sound to the surroundings, especially if you tend to hit hard. So this kit is not really quiet.
In 2025, the Millenium MPS-150 will have been in Thomann's range for 10 years, which is probably why the kit feels a bit dated.
What alternatives are there?
If you're considering the Millenium MPS-150, my honest advice is to look elsewhere for another electronic drum kit.
If your budget is under 250 euros, I would recommend the Millenium HD-120 . But the best advice I can give you is to save up a bit and go for the Millenium MPS-450 , which is one of the best electronic drum kits for beginners that I have ever tested.
Millenium HD-120
The Millenium HD-120 is an electronic drum kit for beginners and children, which has everything you need as a beginner. The kit is sturdy, stable and has a rack that can withstand a knock.
You can read a review of the Millenium HD-120 here .
Millennium MPS-150X
If you are considering the Millenium MPS-150, definitely go for the Millenium MPS-150X. It has a larger snare pad and mesh heads. Mesh heads are quieter to the environment and play much more realistically.
Millenium MPS-450
The Millenium MPS-450 has everything for a low price. A 10″ snare, mesh heads, sturdy rack and realistic sounds. The only thing missing from this kit is Bluetooth, for that you will have to choose the Alesis Nitro Max or Millenium MPS-750X .
Conclusion
As you have read, the Millenium MPS-150 is not really my thing. Too bad, because in general I am very satisfied with the kits that Millenium offers. But the MPS-150 is for me an electronic drum kit that offers too little quality for the price.
The kit lacks looks, has no realistic sounds and feels too unstable. 10 years ago the kit had more to offer, but nowadays you can get much better for the price.
So if you're looking for an electronic drum kit for beginners, save up a little more money and eventually purchase the Millenium MPS-450 or the Alesis Nitro Max , which simply give you more quality for your money.
