Millenium MPS-850 Review

Review of the Millenium MPS-850 electronic drum kit and a comparison against an older Yamaha DTExpress kit,

[@gabrieldillon11]

Great review, and has made my mind up to learn drums during Covid....thanks

[@mydrumming4037]

Fantastic, thanks for letting me know! The reason I started this was in the hope that it would be of benefit to people who might be looking for a new hobby during these difficult times, so I'm very pleased that it's helped make your mind up - awesome!!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@edsteur4141]

hello i made the same change as you. i sold my dtxpress( i had it for more than 20 years) and i bought the millenium 850 this weekend. i hope i am as excited as you are. my 850 will arrive this week

[@mydrumming4037]

I'm actually excited for you!!! I remember waiting for it, hoping it would come earlier than the delivery date, hahahaha. The best thing was having it built, ready to play and looking at it: it makes such a difference having the extra drum pad and another cymbal - I'm looking at it now while typing this! I hope you enjoy it - let me know what you think!!

[@mydrumming4037]

Hello! I don’t know if you’re interested or not, but last weekend I created an Instagram account where I’m inviting people to send me their favorite pictures of anything drum related for me to give them a “beats per minute” score based on a bit of fun and entertainment for all. If you’d like to be included, please look up drum.score on Instagram. Thanks and I hope to hear from you!

[@matyastorok]

I have not had an issue with the bass drum beater hitting the rim, so not sure how you tried to set it up. For those who are worried about the height, I am 6’3” and did manage to adjust the clamps so it was high enough, in fact i managed to set it up so low Tom’s sit on the outside of the frame and spaced the whole kit as the acoustic kit at the rehearsal space I use. I also mounted the snare on my own snare stand so I can get the in the position I needed. Perfect kit, I tried Rolands in the same price range and i would never buy those. This kit gives you so much for the money is unreal.

[@justinengler7308]

So I need a kit to play live at a small music venue and was wondering if it was good enough in sound to play through the pa speakers.

[@fearfeasog]

Can you edit individual sounds, like changing the pitch of a drum for example?

[@TheAdeWebster]

what is the device between the hi-hat and the 1st tom please? Also, is there an area on the frame for a laptop stand... for example if I wanted to link to Drumeo for my songs?

[@mars-yr1qf]

Thank you man! The video was really helpful and I'm kind of leaning towards the MPS-850 as my first ever drum kit!

[@mydrumming4037]

You're more than welcome, I hope it helped! Getting your first drum is super exciting!! I think the Millenium would be a great first kit, especially because of the 4 toms and 2 crash cymbals - you get a lot of kit for the money! Let me know if you end up getting one.....

[@ZethKeeper]

Just the review I needed on this. Thank you! Hope I can afford it soon, not the cheapest option still.

[@mydrumming4037]

Thanks for your comment, I'm glad it was useful! I think Millenium do a 750 model with one less drum and one less cymbal if you were looking for a cheaper option? Just a thought.....

[@ZethKeeper]

@@mydrumming4037 750 is agreat option, too!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@ZethKeeper]

@@mydrumming4037, thanks for invitiation! Though, my working schedule is crazy now, and the free time goes to learning "The Day That The World Breaks Down" on bass, that song is a beast!

[@billherbert4961]

Really helpful. I'm probably purchasing a 750 for my son to learn on. I play lots of guitar so I'll probably beat the drums also. As we are in NZ and shipping is crazy expensive, I want to be sure it's right. Your discussion of tom height makes me remember i'm over 6ft and he's a ten year-old...but growing like a weed so it'll be a temporary issue of how high to keep the kit set-up.

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya - thanks for your comment. I'm about 6ft 1 and have managed to find a way of setting the kit at the right height, and by moving the brackets round a bit, I've still got some room for more height if I need it - I can share what I did, if that would help. In Europe, Thomann have a great "returns" policy if you're not happy within, (I think), 28 days, but I'm not sure if this would be the same for NZ customers: might be worth looking into though.... Good luck!!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@keithytee]

I've played the drums since i was 10, I've not played for 15 years due to my job but I've been looking at this kit and my mind is made up. Great video, thank you.

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks for your comment - go for it! I hope you love the kit as much as I do! Let me know when you have yours as it would be good to hear your opinion.....

[@mydrumming4037]

Hello! I don’t know if you’re interested or not, but last weekend I created an Instagram account where I’m inviting people to send me their favorite pictures of anything drum related for me to give them a “beats per minute” score based on a bit of fun and entertainment for all. If you’d like to be included, please look up drum.score on Instagram. Thanks and I hope to hear from you!

[@realstreetuk]

As for the felt side hitting the mesh pad and waring it out? I put carpet tape across to spot where the felt on the kick pedal hits the kick pad and the felt hits the tape instead and therefore won't ware out the mesh and it also doesn't effect the kick drum sound

[@dannyxkai]

smart

[@RenatoRojas81]

Thanks! I'm about to order one and it was very useful to me!

[@mydrumming4037]

Hello - thanks for your comment, I'm glad the video helped you and hope you enjoy the kit when you get it!!

[@thosch7237]

Great demo, my friend! Thanks for sharing👍

[@mydrumming4037]

Thanks very - much appreciated!

[@wahleed4915]

Great video and explanation! This has been my dream kit until now. I can’t wait to get my own. It’s great that you explained about the height and the other stuffs. Just one question, what outlet is it to plug into your computer? Thanks for sharing!

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, I'm glad you like the video, thanks! The computer link is a "USB Midi" port on the back of the Millenium brain, and the kit comes with the relevant lead, so it just plugs straight in to my computer via the pc's USB input. Let me know when you get your kit!!!

[@hemanroczko1799]

Hello, thanks for the review. I have several questions: What are the layout dimensions (of the rack, without throne)? Is there a possibility of adding another pad or cymbal? My seating position is fairly high (62cm), will the rack height/toms height be sufficient for comfortable playing (or what is the maximum height you managed to have the toms at)? Also, what is the maximum possible height of the snare drum? Thank you!

[@mydrumming4037]

Hi - thanks for your questions..... here goes: I have my rack set up at 115 cms wide and 65 cms deep, but this can change, depending on the angles that you have your "arms" set out from the back of the rack. With the 850 model, there is on port on the back to link in most of the pads to, and additional ports for the extra drum and cymbal - I don't think that any more drums/pads can be added, (I might be wrong though.) My seat height is 56 cms and my snare is at 63 cms currently: I reckon, (with adjustments), I could get it 70 cms max. With adjustments, I think I could get the high and mid toms to 90 cms, (but this would be setting them up differently to the recommended way in the manual.) I hope this helps!

[@hemanroczko1799]

@@mydrumming4037 Hello, thanks a lot for detailed answers, they indeed did help a lot. I was also contacting Thomann and they said thath there is a possibility of adding another pad or cymbal. Thanks again and keep on hammering!

[@mydrumming4037]

Hello! I don’t know if you’re interested or not, but last weekend I created an Instagram account where I’m inviting people to send me their favorite pictures of anything drum related for me to give them a “beats per minute” score based on a bit of fun and entertainment for all. If you’d like to be included, please look up drum.score on Instagram. Thanks and I hope to hear from you!

[@harveyfreeman2306]

Recently purchased the MPS-850 and loving it. Your video tutorial was excellent. My Question is . . . Can you record the drums and the accompanying/aux music at the same time, either from a CD Track or built in songs.

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks for your comment, much appreciated. Yes, you can record the drums and the accompanying music at the same time, I remember doing it with some of the preset songs and saving what I'd played. I can't tell you how to do it though, sorry, because I don't own the 850 anymore. I hope this has helped. Good luck!

[@saoirse90.]

Hi thanks for the detailed video 👌 looking at getting one of these for a while now.. How portable would you say it is? Does it fold up well without taking pads off? Would you ever use it for gigging and if not, why not? Thanks so much ☺️

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, thanks for your question. Since building it, I haven't moved it, but if I did, I think the pads and wires would have to be moved as it wouldn't transport easily with them in place unless you had a reasonable sized boot/van to stand it up in. Re gigging with it, I've only ever gigged on an acoustic kit, but I would consider this because of the variety of sounds that it could add to the songs being played. (I'd have to rehearse a bit to get used to it with a band and to work out how best to amplify it, but I think it would work well through the PA.) I hope that helps!

[@saoirse90.]

@@mydrumming4037 thank you 😎😊

[@mydrumming4037]

Hello! I don’t know if you’re interested or not, but last weekend I created an Instagram account where I’m inviting people to send me their favorite pictures of anything drum related for me to give them a “beats per minute” score based on a bit of fun and entertainment for all. If you’d like to be included, please look up drum.score on Instagram. Thanks and I hope to hear from you!

[@myps4vaultofbanter87]

Nice video, glad I found it! Especially about the height adjustment. Would you say though that in a house environment that these would be too loud or intrusive? It's basically the only thing holding me back at this point. They seem pretty loud judging from your video.

[@mydrumming4037]

Thank you for your comment, I'm pleased you found it useful and glad that you found the others!

[@rotoblade]

I set up the kit and connected the headphones...I'm getting no sound on hitting the pads..yes, I switched on the module..can anyone help please..what is the wiring set up for the module

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, The only things I can think of are 'to check that the volume on all of the pads are turned up properly and that nothing is muted. Also check that all of the pads wires are going into the correct ports on the module and checking the master volume too. That's all I can think of, sorry.

[@todortodorov8008]

Great video, thanks! Do you feel any latency between the double bass strokes, when you are playing them in higher bpms?

[@mydrumming4037]

Thanks very much! Sorry for the late reply: I haven't experienced any lag or issues when playing using the double bass drum pedal, but I don't play super fast beats. The bass drum is similar to the pads on the rest of the drums, and they pick up fast drum rolls well, so I wouldn't have thought that there'd be any issue with blast beats.

[@translationoftruestories1618]

Hello, let me ask you a question. Can I connect additional pads to this drum kit? Are there free inputs for this purpose? If it's not difficult, tell me which models of Cymbal Pad from thomann, would be good for that. There are several of them, but I cannot understand, they are sold only as a replacement, or for example, you can buy some kind of fasteners and connect them with Millenium MPS-850? I don't know it for sure. I'd like to take a couple of cymbals as extra drums, splash or cowbell and stuff like that. I just cannot understand what is the chance to connect, for example, 2 cymbals and what models are needed for this. If you have information on this, share your knowledge)

[@mydrumming4037]

Hello, Apologies for the late reply, I've been on holiday. When I received the kit, the majority of the pad's wires were automatically wired into a SCART plug, of which there is only one input socket on the bottom of the Millenium brain. As this is the 850 model, (and not the 750), there is an extra drum and an extra cymbal and these two additional pads go into their own sockets. There are no free sockets I'm afraid. If there is a way to add more pads, I can't work it out easily - sorry. Perhaps contact Thomann directly and ask them as they may have an answer which is more helpful than mine - good luck!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@lasu7712]

May anyone tell me the comparison between MPS-850 and Alesis Command Mesh Kit, in particularly the ability of importing sound samples and/or standard sounds quality (from your viewpoint). Thanks!

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, I don't have any experience in this area I'm afraid, but there is a Facebook forum called "Get Good Drums" - it might be worth contacting them to see if they can offer any advice.... I hope this helps.

[@antsajo]

I tried MPS-850 and alesis surge and the pad of alesis is far better

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@mydrumming4037]

Hello! I don’t know if you’re interested or not, but last weekend I created an Instagram account where I’m inviting people to send me their favorite pictures of anything drum related for me to give them a “beats per minute” score based on a bit of fun and entertainment for all. If you’d like to be included, please look up drum.score on Instagram. Thanks and I hope to hear from you!

[@miraclealigner]

Very late on this but: are the toms and snare stable? On my dtx, when I hit the snare it would tilt down ever so slightly every time I'd hit it. Quite unnerving...

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, The toms wouldn't change position, but they would 'wobble' a bit if I played them with a lot of force. Also, the snare would turn out of position fairly frequently, again if played hard. In the end, I placed the snare drum on a normal acoustic snare drum stand to hold it in place and that did the trick!

[@Brenners2010]

Apologies if this is a stupid question to ask but do you have to buy a speaker for this E-drum set in order for it to work in a venue setting? I'm thinking of buying one but I'm not sure how the thing works. Thanks

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Not a stupid a question at all - I should have mentioned it in the video! If you're playing in a venue then you'll need to run it through a speaker in order for people to hear it. Either the PA, or its own amp would work. At home, (and on the KZbin videos), I run it through a monitor, (here is a link to the one I have: www.thomann.de/gb/the_box_pro_mon_a12.htm ), but you could also run it through a stereo, providing there is a microphone port to plug it into. I hope the above helps!

[@Brenners2010]

@@mydrumming4037 Thanks for the helpful reply. I'm just wondering if I bought this kit for Xmas would it be possible for me to upgrade parts of the kit over the years? For example if I wanted to upgrade the module/brain a couple of years from now would that be possible? Would I have to purchase a module that is of the same brand as the rest of the kit? Thanks

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks for your message. I've never actually done any stuff like this myself, so I'm not sure I'm afraid. I have seen kits for sale on e-bay with Roland and Alesis pads, going through a Yamaha brain, so I'm guessing that it can done, but I'm not sure how flexible the Millenium hardware/software would be. There is a Facebook forum called "Get Good Drums" that deals with electronic drums and their sounds: perhaps give them a shout as they might be able to help? I hope the above is of some use.

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@J4FCovers]

Thanks for the review! How noisy is the kit for se? I mean the hit of the sticks on the symbols, mesh and the bass drum? Do you think is something which can be used in an apartment? I have a crappy Alesis very basic with no mesh and the bass drum is just a pedal without “hammer”. Sometimes I try to see how much noisy it generates and it’s quite a lot, luckily neighbours seem to tolerate it. Can you comment about this one?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks for your message. I received similar questions to yours last year, so in December, I did a video called "Millenium MPS-850 Review - Part 3: How Quiet Are The Pads?" Have a look at that as that should hopefully answer you questions. Also, in the comments section of that video, a few people were talking about their experiences and muting suggestions that they had, so they're worth checking out too...... Ultimately, the mesh heads are quieter than the solid rubber pads that I had before on my Yamaha kit, but the kit does still make noise just from the pad contact, (I give some sound comparisons in the video which might help you). If you still have questions after watching the other video, please come back to me. Cheers.

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@thefreshlysquashedfly]

great review sir

[@Wilsonkel23]

Great review. Thank you ❤️

[@mydrumming4037]

Excellent, thanks for your comment, I'm glad you liked it!

[@dockmaster]

Compared to way I play your kit seems pretty low. I would normally have the toms 1+2 quite a bit higher (not like Mike Bordin but somewhere in between :)). Is this something that can be adjusted with the MPS 850 or is the rack pretty fixed?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks for your message. The bar which the toms are mounted on is at its highest point that it can go to because the side stands are fairly short. I've worked out a way how the toms can be raised probably about another six inches, (by turning the mounting brackets upside down), but that's then as high as they would go without buying new side stands. This subject has come up on this video a few times and someone suggested placing the kit on mounting blocks, raising the whole thing, which I thought was a good idea. Even with that though, I think the kit would be well below the lofty heights of Mike Bordin, or Mikkey Dee, perhaps!!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@timon2820]

Great video! It really helped me decide wich drum set to buy. I am just wondering if I can just use my double bass pedal from my previous acoustic drum kit on this one as well or if it would damage the bass drum of the MPS-850. Thank you in advance!

[@mydrumming4037]

Thanks very much for your comment, I'm so pleased it helped you, that's awesome! I've got my double bass drum pedal from my acoustic kit set up with the Millenium and it all seems fine at the moment. I had read that the cloth side of the beater can damage the mesh head, so I've got my plastic side beating the bass drum and I've not had any issues yet. Someone did comment on here about using a mesh head protective sticker on the bass drum, which sounded like a good idea for extra protection. (I use a protection sticker on my acoustic bass drum head and they're great for preventing wear and tear.) I hope this helps!

[@timon2820]

@@mydrumming4037 thanks for your quick response, it really helped! I used a protective sticker on my acoustic kit as well it it worked fine, so im just gonna use one on the e-drum kit as wll. I also read that the plastic side of the bass drum pedal creates a different sound (on an acoustic set), so I used this side since I got the pedal. Now that I have received a report that I can safely use the pedal nothing stands in the way of me and my drum kit. So thanks! :)

[@mydrumming4037]

Great news, I'm pleased it was of use - I sense a massive drum-a-thon happening at your house soon!!!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@mydrumming4037]

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[@davidjmrussell5497]

Great video and Ill be getting one soon. One question concerning the pedal issue though. Can you use any normal bass drum pedal as a replacement. Thanks

[@mydrumming4037]

Hello, Thanks for your message - good to hear you're getting one too! Since I've had the Millenium, I've used my Pearl double bass drum pedal and it's been completely fine, no issues. I did see somewhere though that the cloth side of bass drum pedals can degrade the bass drum mesh head, so I've been using the plastic side of the bass drum pedal and have had no issues. I hope this helps.

[@mydrumming4037]

Hello! I don’t know if you’re interested or not, but last weekend I created an Instagram account where I’m inviting people to send me their favorite pictures of anything drum related for me to give them a “beats per minute” score based on a bit of fun and entertainment for all. If you’d like to be included, please look up drum.score on Instagram. Thanks and I hope to hear from you!

[@iftimevlad9018]

Hey, so.. If I wanna hear it in the house, not just myself I need to plug it to a stereo (say a amp or TV). And one more question, if I have wireless headphones, they will connect to the drums? Thank you

[@mydrumming4037]

Hello - thanks for your message. Yes, you would need to amplify the drum kit if you wanted to hear it in the house. (I have a monitor behind me in the videos that produces the sound while I'm recording.) Re wireless headphones, yes, you can plug these in too as there is a "headphones" port on the control unit. (I've got some Sony wireless headphones and they're great with the kit.) I hope the above helps!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@alexkabargin6747]

I bought same kit also in October(upgraded from Alesis Nitro I played for 4 years) It's a great kit for the money. Just to point out a few things I encountered - The mesh pads tend to break - it's all down to the wires to piezo being exposed and break - I had 3 pads with this problem - ended up upgrading snare to Roland 12 inch with a stand - its really good and most roland stuff would work with 850 brain - Kick pad - has some sensitivity issues in certain areas - the foam placement isn't great, but can be fixed by adding more foam. I bought a Roland kick instead - I use Tama double bass pedal so havent even used the millenium one - open/closed hat play - can be clunky and sometimes make an annoying sound. - module - some glitches happen(if you pick Metal hit, hitting a crash can activate a weird marimba sound or trigger a random song) What I love about it: - hi-hat on a stand - its decent quality and the only option with stand in the price range - mesh heads - nuff said. sure the pads are problematic but I like the feel more than with rubber - a lot of pads for the money - cymbals have choke function(which i dont normally use but still quite cool) So yeah great value. All the cons i listed only seem to happen to some people(i am just that lucky). ALso you can combine the kit with other pads which I did, Thanks for the review:)

[@mydrumming4037]

Thanks for your comments, they made a very interesting read and will hopefully help a lot of other people when they're thinking about buying a Millenium - cheers!!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@alessiasalcedo1900]

Hi. Can I get a millennium 850 as a very begginer? What's about the rudiments; press roll, stick control, main snare drum details? I actually prefer the 750X because newer.. Thank you

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Yes, I think this kit would be great for a beginner as it gives you loads of things that you can build your skills on. The hi hat didn't respond perfectly every time, but unless you're thinking of eventually gigging with it, (which I wouldn't recommend as I don't think it's to that standard of reliability), I think that this kit is a really good one for starting out on. The mesh heads respond well on all the pads, so I think it would be fine for practicing rudiments on to build up your technique and speed. I hope this helps!

[@alessiasalcedo1900]

@@mydrumming4037 Hi again. Absolutely yes, that's helps a lot to me to make more clear things I need to know . Thank you very much for your work. 💪🥁

[@christiandiebold6460]

What would u say about the hihat? Does it feel natural to u, especially in comparison to acoustic kits? Thank u in advance Pretty cool video btw

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks very much for your message and support, it's much appreciated! I really like the hi-hat and think that it is much better than the static pad that I had before on the Yamaha. As is it a free standing hi-hat, (just like on an acoustic kit), the only real difference is that the equivalent of the top cymbal is rubber, and you get used to playing it really quickly because it's the same as the other three cymbals. In my experience, it doesn't register every single time when you open and close it, so you've got to get used to that, (along with when to hit it and how to hit it), but all in all, I'd recommend it: it's much better than a static pad. I hope this helps!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@Astronautakaty]

Hello!! I don't know whether to get this drum kit or the Alesis Crimson II. Any chance I can get your opinion on this? I think it is really nice to have the hi-hat separate but, doesn't the alesis kit sound better than this one? Thank you for your review. I would really appreciate if you could help me out.

[@mydrumming4037]

Hi - thanks for your message. On the plus side for the Millenium, it's about £150 cheaper, you get an extra floor tom and the hi-hat is great because you can actually shut the hi-hat by releasing the top cymbal clutch, where as on an electric kit with just a hi-hat foot pedal, I think the only way to play the hi-hat shut is with your foot on the pedal. (Not good if you play a double bass drum whilst wanting a shut hi-hat.) Also, the control unit of the Millenium has more functional individual pad volume controls, which I really like. I like the Alesis having its own snare stand, (this is something that I've added to my Millenium kit), and I love the colour and the silver rack! I've just watched a good video showing the sounds that the Alesis makes, and they are very similar, (if not identical), to the Millenium. Weighing up all that I've seen, given the choice again, I'd still go for the Millenium for the above reasons. I hope this helps you with your decision - let me know what you go for!!! Good luck!

[@Astronautakaty]

@@mydrumming4037 Thank you so much man! I went for the millenium! I mean, for everything you've mentioned, it's pretty clear the millenium is the best choice xD I really appreciate all the help! I'll let you know what I think of it as soon as it arrives!!!

[@mydrumming4037]

Excellent news, fantastic - I hope you love it!! I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts.......!!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@saltedcod3533]

Great review, thanks! I'd love to see a video of you playing the kit with power off. I have neighbours below and on the next room where I plan to install it. I can only play from 22.00 to 24.00, and I'll want double bass roll pedals like you. Would this still be quiet enough, or do you think it'll be a deal breaker for someone living in an apartment?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks for your message. I'll do a video to show how loud the pads are without amplification in the next week or so. A friend of mine has an electric kit and he lives in an apartment: he's placed his kit on a six inch tall drum riser that he's built which he's filled with sound absorbing material and his downstairs neighbors have no idea that he's got the kit. As I'm not skilled enough to make one of those myself, I think if I was in your position, I'd try stamping on the floor for half an hour as loudly as you play the bass drum and see if you hear from them after that. (I've just tried stamping on the floor, then playing the Millenium bass drum and they both produce about the same amount of noise.) I'm not sure if the above helps - I hope it does though!

[@saltedcod3533]

@@mydrumming4037 Thank you for your reply! I'll stay tuned to your sound review!

[@mydrumming4037]

Just uploaded something now - I hope it's of use!

[@saltedcod3533]

@@mydrumming4037 Thank you! I’ll look into it right now, even though I did order the kit and it arrives tomorrow! Thank you for posting something that helped me go through with it!

[@mydrumming4037]

Ah, fantastic, I'm so pleased it helped! Let me know what you think of the kit when it's up and running!!

[@whatevah666]

that double pedal you have, does it work good or does the base tower miss beats at times?I know that the basstower that comes with the Alesis Nitro mesh dosen't work very well...

[@mydrumming4037]

Hello, Thanks for your message. The bass drum pad works perfectly with the double bass drum pedal that I have. The Yamaha DTXpress kit that I had before this kit came with a tiny bass drum pad, and I had to upgrade to a bigger pad to play a double bass drum pedal, but the Millenium bass drum pad is an 8 inch circle, so it's easily the right size to handle the double bass drum pedal punishment that I send in its direction - and it hasn't missed a beat yet!! I hope the above helps!

[@whatevah666]

@@mydrumming4037 Thanks for verifying, i'll be playing Meshuggah - bleed in no time with it then ;)

[@mydrumming4037]

I'd be interested to hear how it stands up to that type of abuse and battery, hahaha - let me know how fast you ruin it!!!! (In all seriousness, I hope it can deal with the blast beats!!)

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@vinny6584]

hi, very good video, can you tell me how I can play along to my mp3's on my USB stick with this kit? I've just ordered it.

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks for your comment. If I'm honest, I can't remember I'm afraid as I no longer have the kit, I traded it in for something different. I do remember plugging an SD card into the 850, (via a USB stick), and recording my playing to the SD card, So, I'm guessing that you should be able to plug your USB into the 850 brain and select a song from it to play along to. Sorry, I'm not much use with this answer, but I hope you find a way to do it and enjoy your 850!!

[@Icantfindanamewtf]

Just ordered mine thanks

[@joandrumz3176]

My man's got the same drumset and shirt as me. Ironically I'm even wearing that shirt right now. Rock on dude!

[@mydrumming4037]

Awesome! The t-shirt and drumming gods are aligned!!!

[@j.f.4765]

Does it still sound good enough when connected to an amp for small venues?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, So, I've not actually gigged with this kit, but when I play it home, I do run the sound through a monitor and it sounds good. My guess would be that as long as your amp or PA was of a good quality, then the sound output from the kit would be fine. I hope that helps.

[@thebatdad76]

I’m having trouble with my snare pad triggering cross stick sometimes. They sent me a replacement but now the second one is doing the same. Any idea? Thanks.

[@mydrumming4037]

Thanks for your message - that's an odd one and really unlucky to happen twice, which makes me wonder if it's the kit module and not the pad. There is a factory reset option in the manual that you could give a go to as that, (and possibly unplugging everything and reassembling again), might work if it is the module. If I'm honest, I'm not even sure if mine works because I don't think I've ever played a cross stick - I'll give it a go next time I set my amp up and will let you know if I think of anything else - sorry, not much use I'm afraid. Best of luck with it.

[@thebatdad76]

@@mydrumming4037 thanks so much.

[@mydrumming4037]

No problem, I hope it helped.

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@thebatdad76]

@@mydrumming4037 lovely. Thanks.

[@hillsy66sambam]

Hi mate nice review. Just got a quick question. Did you have to modify anything on the module to make the cymbals choke? None of my cymbals are choking. Also sometimes when I bark the hi hat like you did at 13:02 it doesn’t register because I don’t think it’s quite sensitive enough. Do you get this problem? If I use anything other than the first standard drum kit, sometimes the hi hat still resonates after I close it too I just got this kit and set it up yesterday by the way. Also, just a quick note with the pedal - mines all working without hitting the metal rim on the bass drum! I think the clamp of the pedal goes on the hump, not over it.

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks for your message. I didn't have to modify anything for the cymbals to choke, but I found that you have to "pinch" the very edge of the rubber for it to work, (much harder than you would when choking a metal cymbal - have you tried that? Re the hi-hat, have you got it set up correctly with the two wires going in to it and then actually turning the bottom part of the hi-hat on so the green light comes on? The instructions also recommend that there is at least a couple of centimetres between the top cymbal part and the bottom censor part - is yours set up like that? They're the only things I can think of. I hope they work and that you get everything working as it should - let me know how you get on.....

[@hillsy66sambam]

My Drumming cheers for the reply. The hi hat is set up with the right distance etc but sometimes just doesn’t seem to register it properly. It’s like how it is in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKakZmpvbcdjrMU The choke though just won’t work at all on any cymbal. I’m worried I might have got a dodgy module :( Is a shame because it’s a nice kit as you say!

[@mydrumming4037]

Hmm, that is strange - maybe give Thomann a shout and see what they have to say - I hear their returns policy is good and if things don't work as they should, hopefully they can do something about it under guarantee. Best of luck, sorry, I don't have any other ideas.

[@callmedeno]

@@mydrumming4037 I've read of a different millennium kit that the it's difficult to get the semi open hi hat sound to register, do you find similar or do they work perfect for you?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, thanks for your message. I've never had a problem with the hi-hats. Like you, I've read some comments from people who have had that problem, but it's nothing that I've experienced - they've always been ok for me - I hope that helps you.

[@offshot1st]

Im glad I checked this video out. The main issue I have with Ekits is not being able to get them high enough ( am 6ft+) womens dimensions so my legs are the same as a 6'4 bloke. Might have to go on a playjng spreed and see which ones I can get high enough...

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks for your message. So, I'm about 6'1" and this kit was fine for me. There was still a bit of height that I could have added to it on top of the set up that I had in the video. If you haven't already, read some of the comments that I got on this video as a few people came up with a few ideas on how to raise the kit, (mini stilts, platforms, thing like that.) So, hopefully, you'll be able to find a set up that works for you! Cheers.

[@LTColumbOX]

Hi. Nice video, do you consider this a quiet kit? I get complaints from family about my old Roland kit. Seems ridiculously cheap for what you get.

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks for your message. Where this kit has mesh heads, it is quieter than my previous solid rubber padded Yamaha kit. There is a KZbin video of a guy hitting toilet rolls with his sticks as a "loudness sound comparison" to the Millenium pads, and I'd agree with him. So, it's fairly quiet, but your family will probably hear you. Re the price, I'm still amazed at what I got for my money. Apparently, Thomann save money because they have no distributers of their products, (other than themselves), which enables them to keep their price low. I have one of their monitors too and I've got no issues with their quality at all. Let me know if you end up getting one!!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@guyfauvel1076]

For the bass drum pad issue, have you tried sticking a bass drum head patch on the drum head and then use the felt beater? Very good review.

[@mydrumming4037]

Thanks for your comment, sorry for the delay in replying. I've since sold the kit, but I think your suggestion is a good one and hopefully, any other people reading this might benefit from it - thanks!

[@suminshizzles6951]

Thats what i did with my alesis command mesh. I also read online that the felt beaters tend to eat away the mesh head. So i turned it around and put the plastic side on. The plastic beater head was injection molded and had tiny little edges that were eating away at the mesh head. When the mesh head started to turn white i got the fallam slam carbon fiber patches and ptu them on and turned the beater around to felt again. Not a problem since but th eonly issue now is that the hitting sound is a tad bit louder.

[@dani_aalstein]

Hey, thank you so much for this extensive review, it was very helpful!! I'm considering buying this kit :) I was wondering though, what do you think of the hi-hat of the millenium mps 850? Can you play it 'open' and 'closed' well? And does it feel a bit like a real drum kit or should I expect a totally different sound/feel? I'd love to hear your opinion about that. Anyway, great video!

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, thanks for your message, I'm glad the video was useful!! The hi-hat is great because you can physically shut the hi-hat by releasing the top cymbal clutch, where as on an electric kit with just a hi-hat foot pedal and a hi-hat pad, I think the only way to play the hi-hat shut is with your foot on the pedal. (Not good if you play a double bass drum whilst wanting a shut hi-hat.) Before this kit, I had a Yamaha DTExpress, which had solid rubber pads. The Millenium mesh drum heads feel much more like playing acoustic drums than my previous electronic kit, so it's a great improvement. The rubber cymbals aren't similar to metal cymbals in feel, but you get used to them and I don't mind them: the dual cymbal sound areas are great and the ability to mute the cymbal by holding it after you've hit it is also a really good feature. Re the sound of the drums, they sound fantastic and, depending on the settings that you choose, sound like real drums. I run the kit through a fairly decent monitor, or headphones, and I've got no complaints about the sound: I think it would be good enough to gig with if you put it through a PA system or similar amplification. I hope the above helps! Let me know if you decide to get one!!!

[@dani_aalstein]

@@mydrumming4037 Sounds great! I'll definitely buy this drum kit now, I've been contemplating for a while whether I should get this one or not, but it seems like the millenium mps-850 is exactly what I'm looking for :D Your video helped a lot in the decision making, thanks!

[@mydrumming4037]

Excellent, I'm pleased it was of use, thanks! If you're anything like me, the days won't go fast enough until it arrives!!!!

[@dani_aalstein]

@@mydrumming4037 You bet!! Gotta use this quarantine to improve my drumming skills, haha. Now I'll just have to wait and be patient 🙇🏼‍♀️

[@mydrumming4037]

I've heard from a few people who are wanting to use lockdown to improve their drumming skills, so you're certainly not alone there - best of luck with your progress! Let me know what you think of the kit when you get it, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts....!!

[@christopherheadcase6886]

HELP!!! Question. When you run a song thru the aux in on the module. Is it supposed to come out the right output? Or is only the drums supposed to be heard from the outputs?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, That certainly doesn't sound right, but I've not experienced it myself. Just one thought: are you using the correct input stereo cable that you're plugging into the Aux, or are you using a Mono cable instead? That might be the answer..... failing that, have you tried the Troubleshooting section in the owners manual? I hope you find an answer..... let me know!

[@christopherheadcase6886]

@@mydrumming4037 i am using a stereo aux cable. I checked the manual and found nothing on that subject but I'll check again. Also.. I'm hoping it is just a setting or something cuz I honestly only want the drums coming out of the outputs no click no aux... Just the kit. Thsbks for your help. I appreciate the quick response

[@mydrumming4037]

I've just had a thought that might help - on Facebook, I've previously seen loads of musicians forums and drum forums: if you can't find what you need from the manual, (or possibly by contacting Thomann themselves), how about raising a question on one of the drum forums? (I found a few literally by just searching "drum forum")..... it might be worth giving it a go - good luck!

[@christopherheadcase6886]

@@mydrumming4037 so heads up. Tested with a few different sources and yes the aux in does come out the the main L&R on the MPS 850. There is no system option TO TURN THAT OFF. However, millennium COULD fix that with a software update

[@mydrumming4037]

Ahhhh, interesting, thanks very much for the info.

[@fannydwargee1818]

How much space is really occupying with your setup? Could you give the measures? Thx

[@mydrumming4037]

Hi - thanks for your message. I have my rack set up at 115 cms wide and 65 cms deep, but this can change, depending on the angles that you have your "arms" set out from the back of the rack. My cymbals are at 120 cms high, which is the maximum you can go to from the side arms of the mounting rack, but you could have them lower. The hi-hat stands at 105 cms. The highest parts of my rack toms are at 95cms, but you could have these lower too. I hope the above helps!

[@fannydwargee1818]

@@mydrumming4037 Thank you so much, really helpful and nice video btw

[@pierantoniopaulon3364]

Hello, many thanks for your review, very detailed. Which is the minimum footprint of the kit, seat included?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, When I got the kit, it came with one snare pad, one bass drum pad, four toms, one ride cymbal, two crash cymbals, one hi-hat, (stand and cymbal), the "brain" computer and a bass drum pedal. I provided the seat, the replacement double bass drum pedal and the snare drum stand. If you look on the Thomann website, there is an "enhanced" package which comes with some headphones, some sticks and a stool - check this link out -> www.thomann.de/gb/millenium_mps_850_e_drum_set_bundle.htm I hope this helps!

[@pierantoniopaulon3364]

@@mydrumming4037 Many thanks and congratulations for your channel. I actually would like to know the room required (depth/width) to set up the whole kit you described, seat included.

[@mydrumming4037]

Hello! I haven't placed the kit as close to the left hand side wall as I could, (the side that my hi-hat sits on), but measuring the width of the kit from the wall, it's 150cms wide. The height of the highest point, (crash cymbal), is 125cms. I've moved the kit as close to the back wall as I can and, from the back wall, (behind the bass drum), it is 90cms deep to the edge of the second floor tom. If I was sitting at the kit, I think I'd add another 40cms to the depth, which would then mean that the kit, (with me playing it), was 130cms deep. Ignoring the distance needed for a door that might open into the room where the kit was, I think I could comfortably play the kit in a room measuring 200cms by 150cms. Good luck - let me know if you end up getting one!

[@pierantoniopaulon3364]

@@mydrumming4037 Thanks, that's exactly what I needed to know. Best!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@alessioraggioli]

Hey !! Can you please tell me where did u buy the double pedal for this drumset?? Thanks!!

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, I bought it from a shop about 20 years ago and the shop has since closed, so it isn't around anymore - sorry. I've been really pleased with the pedal and have used it gigging and rehearsing, so it's been very good - I'd definitely recommend a Pearl pedal if you were thinking of getting one....

[@alessioraggioli]

@@mydrumming4037 hello thanks for the answer. Is it compatible with this drum? And if you can share me the link please, thankss

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Yes, the Pearl bass drum pedal attaches, and works, with the Millenium kit - no problem as at all. I can't send you a link to the bass drum pedal I have I'm afraid because my pedal about 20 years old: I've looked on the Pearl website and, (although they have a few double bass drum pedals), they are different to the one that I own. The "P2052C Eliminator: Redline Double Bass Drum Pedal" is about the closest thing I can find that looks like mine. Thanks.

[@cosmic8849]

Hey man! How is the kit going now after two months? I just want to know if it lasts long

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks for your message. The kit is going well and I'm still loving it. The rubber cymbals have got some white areas on them from the continual stick usage, (not something I experienced on my Yamaha kit and its rubber pads), and the snare drum starts to move from its position if you play 4 or 5 songs in a row without repositioning it. (I don't hit it very hard so this was a surprise.) Neither of these things are terrible and I'm being super picky, but I want to give you my honest opinion. Overall, I still think it's great! (I've settled on one kit sound that I like, and use for all of the tutorial videos that I do, so maybe I need to be a bit more adventurous...!!!) I hope the above is useful: what kit do you play?

[@cosmic8849]

@@mydrumming4037 thank you for responding! I actually own the kit now and I’m really enjoying it!

[@mydrumming4037]

Fantastic, glad to hear it - another person enjoying the great Millenium drums!!!

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks for your message. My kit is still going strong with no problems. I'm not sure how much of a hammering it would withstand, (if you play really hard as your natural style), but it's kept with all that I've thrown at it. I have a concern that the rubber cymbals and hi-hat may wear over time, but that is just a worry at this point as opposed to something that is actually happening. I hope this helps!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@lotalot7444]

hello, when using with plugin do you get only open and closet hihat positions or in between also?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, The hi-hat produces the same sounds that an actual hi-hat would, depending on the position that you put the cymbals in. So, it works with both hi-hat "cymbals" open, with both closed and also at whatever mid-point you want in between fully open and fully closed, allowing the cymbals to "ring", (depending on how much pressure you put on the hi-hat foot pedal.) Does that answer your question? I hope so.

[@lotalot7444]

@@mydrumming4037 THANKS ,WHEN USING WITH A PLUGIN LIKE EZ DRUMMER I MEANT , IF THAT IS WHAT YOU MEAN YES THAT IS WHAT i WANT TO KNOW!

[@mydrumming4037]

Ahhh, apologies, my misunderstanding. I don't have any experience with things like EZ Drummer I'm afraid, so I can't comment. A little while ago, I found a Facebook Drum Forum called "Get Good Drums": you could always try raising a conversation there to see if anyone could offer advice? I hope you find what you need!!

[@lotalot7444]

@@mydrumming4037 OK THANKS

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@chucklee2539]

I have this same kit and have never had a problem with the kick pedal that you described, maybe it is just a placement issue, try moving it around, like I say I have no problem, works perfectly

[@mydrumming4037]

Hi, Thanks for your message. I've had a good play and can't get it to contact - maybe the beater head was attached in the wrong place of my pedal, not sure - thanks for your suggestion though!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@Xclass_ClownX]

Hey, budding drummer here. Ive been looking into buying this kit, i dont yet have enough but that isnt the problem. During my time of saving for it ive had some questions id like to have answered before confirming my purchase of it 1. Does the kit sound good? Maybe an obvious question but ive asked reddit already and they recommended a drum plugin due to the Hi hat sensitivity, i am unable to afford a plugin at this time so id like to know if the kit sounds good on its own 2. Can you change cymbal pads with the module? For example if i wanted the right most crash to play the sound of a china could i do that? I had a chance to play test the Roland TD-07DMK at my nearest music store and it sounded great, and the module had that functionality to change the cymbal pads but im wondering if this kit did the same 3. Im confident the answer is yes so id appreciate it if someone could confirm can you use a double pedal on the drum head something like a DW or even a gear4music pedal on the kit?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks for your message. I think the kit sounded great when I first got it! The only downsides that I found are the ones that I mention in the three video that I did, reviewing it. I didn't buy any extras for it, and I thought it was great for the purposes that I used it for. I wouldn't gig with it, (just because of the hi-hat not having great sensitivity or responding perfectly all of the time), but if you're just gonna practice on it and build your drumming skills, I think it would be great for that. There are cheaper alternatives on the market, but I was drawn to it because of the number of cymbals and drum pads that are included. You can change the sound effects that come out of the cymbals and the drum pads, and it's fairly easy to do. Also, I did manage to rig mine up with a double bass drum pedal and that worked well. I've since changed it for a Roland kit, (which I also did a review video for), and it's a lot better, but it was a lot more expensive than the Millenium 850. Oh, one other thing: if you want to buy an 850, (but don't have the money yet to by a new one), you could always get one off e-bay as there are loads of second hand ones for sale there. I hope the above is of use and that you enjoy whichever kit you end up buying!

[@Taxandrian]

@@mydrumming4037 I can attest to the latter. Apparently the low price of these kits, combined with the convenience of having them delivered right on your doorstep, entices people who only have a fleeting interest in drumming to still buy them. After playing a few times and finding out it's not for them, they want to get rid of their kit, only to find out there are lots of these on sale second-hand. I got mine - having been played 10 times at most - for €250 off the price of a new one. Can't go wrong for that money...

[@GiantCraftTV]

Hello, I see you have double pedal, so how good is it with MPS-850, it works? Btw. Great video!

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya! The double pedal works well with the bass drum as the bass drum head is 8 inches across and very responsive - very pleased with how it works!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@stehill2822]

Hi, Can you get a second bass pedal for this for double bass ?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hello! When I was looking at all of the packages available to buy, I didn't see the kit being sold with the option of a double bass drum pedal being included - I added my own that I already had, so my guess would be a 'no'. However, I'd say check out the Thomann website, just in case things have changed since I bought mine - good luck!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@loloblob]

Amazing review, they should sponsor you, haha. I think about buying this drum set, but I also heard that you have to hold the cymbals in a specific way so the sound will stop and that it isn't working properly? It's great that I can also add another drum pedal, what type of pedal did you add and where can I get one?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya - Thanks for you message. To choke the cymbals, you just have to pinch the rubber edges of them - it's fairly straight forward and has worked for me every time, but I have had messages from people that have said that they've had issues with them: whether they've actually been faulty, or whether the people were in the process of learning the technique, I'm not sure - mine have always been fine though. I've had my Pearl double bass drum pedal for about 15 years now and am very happy with it - I've gigged loads with it and it has never let me down. The nearest thing that I can find to it at the moment is the Pearl P-922 - you can find it on the Thomann website and buy it at the same time as your new Millenium kit!!!! Let me know what you decide to do - I'd be interested in your opinions if you get the kit or the pedal...

[@loloblob]

@@mydrumming4037 I'll update you on what I bought. I appreciate it, thank you for the help!

[@mydrumming4037]

No problem, anytime - happy shopping and good luck!!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@oscarmorales-cn3hz]

Thank you sir! One question: after a couple of years, is it still worth it?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya. Thanks for your message. Unfortunately, I don't still have the kit as I traded in a lot of drum stuff that I had and upgraded the MPS850 for a Roland kit, which I'm very pleased with. I still think that the 850 was phenomenal for the money, but the hi-hat and the ride cymbal weren't 100% perfect every time I played them, and that got on my nerves after a while, especially where I wanted the hi-hat "shoop" sound on some of the covers that I played and it didn't always activate. So, if it wasn't for that, I'd have kept it, I think, but if something like that isn't massively important to anyone else that might be playing an 850, then I'd say it is a good kit to own.

[@oscarmorales-cn3hz]

@@mydrumming4037 Thank you, great advice!!!

[@ChannelForty2]

Great video mate, thank you!

[@mydrumming4037]

You're more than welcome, I'm glad you liked it!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@mpenny2008]

Great video very tempted to buy this. Is the kit good enough to play live pub gigs? If so would I have to plug direct into the PA and buy a drum amp so I can hear myself? What would be the best option without spend a fortune?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks very much for your message. I would say that the kit is good enough to play at the pub gig level. Over time I have noticed that the cymbals aren't 100% perfect every time, (ie, the hi-hat opening doesn't always register and the sound of the bell of the cymbal isn't always played.) In a live pub gig scenario, (and if you're not looking for "recording perfection" level), I think it would perform well enough. (I've also placed the snare pad on a snare drum stand to keep it from moving, as I noticed it would move gradually every few songs that I played.) If I was gigging with it, I'd run it through the PA and have a monitor next to me so I hear myself. I have a "Box Pro Mon A12" monitor that you can find on the Thomann website, and I think it's great. (I use it to produce the sound for my drum videos too. They're about £200 new, but I've seen them on e-Bay for around £120.) I hope the above helps!

[@mpenny2008]

@@mydrumming4037 great thanks for getting back I wondered about how good the bell was I guess you can program a bell on a rim which would be more reliable .

[@mydrumming4037]

Yes, that's a good idea and one that definitely work, I think! Let me know if you decide to get one - I'd be interested to hear what you decide on and your thoughts after you get whatever you end up getting.......!!

[@mpenny2008]

@@mydrumming4037 do you have any issues with crosstalk. is the rack nice and stable.

[@mydrumming4037]

Hi, I haven't had any issues with crosstalk from any other electrical devices, or from playing the pads on the drum kit at the same time as each other. On my previous Yamaha kit, there used to be occasions when cymbals wouldn't sound at the same time as the hi-hat, but I haven't had any issues with sounds cancelling each other out on this kit. The rack is stable and reliable in my opinion: the only thing I've had to do anything about was the snare drum arm, which I replaced with a snare drum stand, (please see the previous comment about the snare drum moving.) I hope this is useful!

[@sarahpoustie4808]

Hi love what your doing, keep up the good work, one question, what’s the max height. I was looking to put one in my loft, but I’m restricted in height. Cheers.

[@mydrumming4037]

Thanks very much for your message and support, it means a lot! My cymbals are at 120 cms, which is the maximum you can go to from the side arms of the mounting rack, but you could have them lower. The hi-hat stands at 105 cms. The highest parts of my rack toms are at 95cms, but you could have these lower too. I hope you have enough room!!!

[@sarahpoustie4808]

@@mydrumming4037 thanks for the info,

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[@Trottelheimer]

Hi mate - Great review! How tall are you? I'm 6'3 and wondering if it would be too low for me...

[@mydrumming4037]

Hello - thanks very much for your comment, it's appreciated! I'm about 6'1 and found the kit to be ok for my height. Have a read through some of the other comments on this video as other people have suggested other ways of raising the kit, (like placing it on small platforms, or feet extensions), so I think with the things that I mention in the video and some of the other suggestions in the comments, it wouldn't be too small for you.

[@Trottelheimer]

@@mydrumming4037 Thanks! Yes, I've read about people my height now, who say it works fine for them.

[@TheoPates995]

I know Roland and Yamaha are the biggest E drum manufacturers but would you say Millenium are particularly high end and good if im looking to use a Millenium Professionally

[@mydrumming4037]

Hi, Thanks for your message. I love the Millenium kit and its functionality, and I think that it is great value for money for what it does. However, over time I've noticed that the ride cymbal and the hi-hat operation don't perform 100% perfectly, every time. (The hi-hat sometimes doesn't register the opening and closing action and the bell on the ride cymbal sometimes doesn't get picked up. Also, the ride cymbal sometimes creates a sound like its edge is being hit, when I'm playing the flat area of the cymbal.) I'm being really, really picky here as they probably work 95% of the time well - but, if you need a kit that you can rely on to create the perfect sound every single time for professional drum work, then I think you'd be better off with a more expensive kit. I hope this helps!

[@TheoPates995]

@@mydrumming4037 thanks!

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[@oneman49instruments]

Thanks for this review, I'm thinkin about buying one of this to earn time in mixin real drums for my channel

[@mydrumming4037]

I hope the review helped you in your thought process. I recorded some drum tracks onto a USB stick at the weekend and it was super easy, so hopefully it'll save you some mixing time if you decided to go for it - Good luck!

[@oneman49instruments]

@@mydrumming4037 yeahhh, thankss

[@mydrumming4037]

Let me know what you end up getting, I'd be interested in reading your opinion on it!

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[@AxJxM1]

Do you know if this kit works with Melodics and Clone hero?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, I'm sorry, but I don't know - I haven't got involved with things like that. There is a Facebook group called "Get Good Drums": try there, they might be able to help you - good luck, I hope you find an answer.

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[@KLibbii]

Does anyone know the measurements of the whole drum kit?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hi, Have a read through some of the comments on this video as the "measurements" question has come up a few times. (People have posted some good ideas on how to get the kit "bigger" and raise it, if needed. I've found some text from my previous replies and have pasted it below in the hope that it helps you.....: "My cymbals are at 120 cms, which is the maximum you can go to from the side arms of the mounting rack, but you could have them lower. The hi-hat stands at 105 cms. The highest parts of my rack toms are at 95cms, but you could have these lower too. I have my rack set up at 115 cms wide and 65 cms deep, but this can change, depending on the angles that you have your "arms" set out from the back of the rack. My seat height is 56 cms and my snare is at 63 cms currently: I reckon, (with adjustments), I could get it 70 cms max."

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@nogniks]

Anyone else having the problem that the hi hat symball is turning when playing? Is there a way to fix this?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, I haven't had that issue myself, no, sorry. Have you checked the set up of it correctly in line with the manual? On mine, the bottom part of the hi-hat clutch slots into the underside of the cymbal and the screw on the top part of the clutch is then screwed against the hi-hat stem, holding it in place. If you've fitted the cymbal correctly, is it the cymbal that's turning, or the stem of the hi-hat? They're the only things I can think of, sorry.

[@nogniks]

@@mydrumming4037 thanks! I build it up again en solved the problem.

[@mydrumming4037]

@@nogniks Excellent, glad to hear it!

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[@MsBricktop80]

Hi, In your opinion, Is it worth it , just want to play at home.

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Yes, I think it's worth it - I think you get a lot of kit for your money and the playability of it is great. I wouldn't use it for gigging because the Hi-hat and the Ride cymbal aren't always 100%, (the Hi-hat doesn't always play the right sound when you're opening and closing the cymbals while playing them and the bell function on the Ride doesn't always trigger), but for home use, I'm very pleased with it. I prefer playing this to the previous solid rubber pads that I had on my old Yamaha DTXpress kit. I hope that helps.

[@MsBricktop80]

@@mydrumming4037 thx bro!🙂👍

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[@aimee3955]

can you plug headphones into it?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Yes, you can plug headphones in to it as there is a specific "phones" output port. You can also use this port to plug the drum kit into a monitor or something similar.

[@tomassalonen6225]

YES!

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[@MrBubarik]

Consider the kick drum protection sticker - that mesh dont get eaten through by pedals

[@mydrumming4037]

Thanks very much for the suggestion, I didn't know the stickers were available for non-acoustic drum heads, excellent news!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@gearoftones8585]

Ahh, so there's actually no room for expanding the kit even more. That's a deal breaker. I thought the 2 input jacks on the back were additional to what was already there

[@jvlogs5314]

Hi sir! How much does it cost? tnx

[@mydrumming4037]

Hello! It's currently on the Thomann website for £429, which is a big price drop from when I bought mine for just over £500. For what you get, I think that price is amazing!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@mattmoose1]

I put plastic bed frame risers under my Alesia kit. 15$ , and u have all the height adjustment travel u want.

[@mydrumming4037]

Excellent idea, thanks! I hope this helps some of the people that have asked about the height restrictions!

[@mattmoose1]

@@mydrumming4037 the shank of the beater hitting the bass rim is weird. Seems to be a design flaw. New beater?

[@mattmoose1]

@@mydrumming4037 also, I dipped the body of a couple sets of sticks in plasti-dip. To keep the cymbals as friction free as possible. Rubber on rubber, my save wear on them... js...

[@mydrumming4037]

@@mattmoose1 You're right, it is strange: the cloth side of the beater reaches the drum head, but I'd heard that the cloth side degrades the drum head, so I wanted to use the plastic side of the beater instead - I had to use a different pedal in the end!

[@mydrumming4037]

@@mattmoose1 Ahhh, interesting, thanks. I've actually got a pair of plastic sticks, I'll see if I can find them, thanks!

[@Drumsholic]

You play 20years but you still learning?? This i read at the start of the video.Is that true?

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks for your message. When I started the channel, I used the "Learning to play the drums" titles because I hoped that I was teaching others to play the songs, so they were the ones learning to play. However, while thinking about your question, I realized that I am still learning: I'm learning the drum parts for these songs so I can write the drum music for them. I also think that there are lots of areas in drumming that I can improve on, (double bass drum technique, left foot hi-hat usage, hand speed, integrating bass drum notes into fills, etc...), so yes, I'm still learning too!!

[@Drumsholic]

@@mydrumming4037 i agree totally we are always students in drumming.The knowledge is endless.I'm in the same mood

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[@pauljepson1379]

Just a quick update. If you do decide to buy some tubes I gave you the wrong measurement. You'll need 1 mtr 38mm I hope this helps and that you haven't ordered yet. My humble apologies if you have. P.

[@mydrumming4037]

Ah, great, thanks for the update!

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@frankymacf]

3:54 How tall are you?

[@frankymacf]

I’m considering buying this kit but I am 6’3. I’m a bit concerned that even at its max height, the kit will sit too low for me to play comfortably.

[@mydrumming4037]

Hiya, Thanks for your message. I'm 6'1 and have played around with the set up of the kit quite a bit. I think if I changed the angle of the brackets, I could raise it by another 3 or 4 inches, so I think you'd be alright with it. Check out the rest of the comments on this video because there have been some other good ideas mentioned on how to raise the kit if need be..... I hope this helps.

[@mydrumming4037]

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[@andretempler]

I've combined a Millenium MPS-850 with an Alesis Turbo Mesh! Wanna see?

[@mydrumming4037]

I have just had a look now and it looks awesome! I love the set up - it looks great fun to play!

[@jvmusicph]

hope can buy this here in Philippines/

[@mydrumming4037]

Hi, I live in the UK and the kit is made, (and shipped from), Germany, so I'd guess that you would be able to buy one from the Thomann website, but the shipping costs to you might be expensive. Perhaps if you bought a similar kit from a country closer to you, it might work out cheaper? Good luck, I hope you manage to get one!

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[@pauljepson1379]

As for the lack of height I bought 4, 1 metre length 40mm diameter aluminium tubes from ebay to replace the four original legs. £45. Problem solved.

[@mydrumming4037]

What a great idea - awesome - I hope people see this comment as I've had a few questions about height and this would really help people - thanks very much!

[@pauljepson1379]

Most welcome my friend.

[@Montague38]

Hi Paul, I know this comment was a while ago but would you be able to share a link and explain exactly what you did? Thanks

[@davidhristian9001]

😅

[@radekchrobok8863]

I am so sorry but is sounds completely disgasting😢. Do you know Rolan? Have you ever heard Roland? That sounds well😊

[@schlonzschuppe4516]

youre a one rythm pony mate 🤪

[@aldaedie8799]

Za tohle bych nedal ani 1000,- hroznej zvuk

[@Neil-Aspinall]

The HH and the ride sound terrible.

[@Trottelheimer]

There are many sounds to choose from in the sound module. Hopefully some of them are OK(?)

[@orbismann]

Bla bla bla.... And de drum sound?

[@sepposyy]

Less talking more playing 1