If you or your child is enrolled in drum classes at Cristofori Music, this is an update you’ll want to read. A significant change is coming to the electronic drum kit used in RSL (Rockschool) drum examinations — and it’s one that we believe will make a real, positive difference to your exam experience.

Starting from Tour C 2026, the Medeli MZ923 Professional Electronic Drum Kit will replace the NUX DM8 as the official electronic drum kit for RSL exams in Singapore. It will also become the official electronic drum kit for the ASDC (Asian Supreme Drum Competition) organised by RSL Event Center.

What’s Happening and When

For students sitting their RSL drum exam during Tour B (1–30 June 2026), this will be a transition period. Both the current exam model NUX DM8 and the new Medeli MZ923 will be available in the exam room alongside the acoustic drum kit, so candidates can choose what they’re most comfortable with. There’s no need to change your preparation — Tour B carries on as normal.

From Tour C onwards, the Medeli MZ923 will be the standard electronic drum kit at the RSL exam venue. If your student is preparing for Tour C or later, now is a great time to start getting familiar with the MZ923.

Why We Made the Switch

At Cristofori Music, we’ve been doing Rockschool drum exams for years, and we know how much the right instrument matters on exam day. The decision to move to the Medeli MZ923 wasn’t taken lightly — it was driven by one clear goal: giving every student the best possible platform to demonstrate their skills.

The MZ923 is a professional-grade kit that plays and responds more like a real acoustic drum set than anything we’ve used before in an exam setting. For students who have been training hard on technique, dynamics, and expression, this kit will reflect that work far more accurately.

A Closer Look at the Medeli MZ923

Here’s what the Rockschool exam candidates will be playing on from Tour C onwards:

Full Mesh Head Pads 

Every pad on the MZ923 features a mesh head — 12″ on the kick, snare, and floor tom, with 10″ rack toms. Mesh heads offer a realistic rebound and feel that’s significantly closer to an acoustic kit compared to rubber pads. The snare also has 2-zone position sensing, which means rimshots and cross-sticks register precisely — important for students being assessed on technique.

Professional Hardware Included 

The kit ships with a real hi-hat stand, snare stand, and professional-grade bass drum pedal. The cymbal setup includes two 14″ crash cymbals and a 16″ three-zone ride, all with choke functionality. It’s a proper, full-sized drumming setup — not a cut-down practice rig.

A Sound Library Built for Serious Players 

With 917 voices, 55 preset drum kits, and 256-note polyphony, the MZ923 produces rich, expressive sound that responds naturally to how hard and where you hit. Students practising dynamics — a core component of RSL drum exams — will hear and feel the difference immediately.

Easy to Navigate 

A 3.5″ colour LCD screen with dedicated knobs and volume sliders keeps things intuitive. Students won’t be flustered by complicated controls on exam day.

Bluetooth and Full Connectivity 

For those looking to practise along to backing tracks or connect to a recording setup at home, the MZ923 supports Bluetooth MIDI and Audio, USB-B, XLR outputs, and more.

Try It in Person

The Medeli MZ923 is available to test and experience at two locations:

RSL London @ Funan — 107 North Bridge Road, #04-10 Funan, Singapore 179105

Cristofori Music Paradise @ Junction 8 — 9 Bishan Place, #04-01 Junction 8, Singapore 579837

Students are welcome to come in, sit behind the kit, and get a feel for it ahead of Tour C. Our team at both locations is happy to assist.

Consider getting one for home practice. If your student is serious about their drumming and upcoming exams, practising on the same kit they’ll use on exam day is the most effective preparation possible. The MZ923 is currently priced at SGD $2,199 (usual price $2,470) and comes with free delivery, installation, headphones, drum stool, and drumsticks — with a 1-year local warranty. As Singapore’s authorised Medeli distributor, Cristofori Music is your trusted point of purchase.

Cristofori students enjoy a special price on the MZ923. Speak to your drum teacher or approach the staff at your nearest outlet to find out more.

You can find the Medeli MZ923 on our online store, or head to any of our outlets island-wide to enquire. Find your nearest Cristofori Music outlet here.

Thinking About Starting Drum Lessons?

If this update has piqued your interest and you’ve been thinking about enrolling in drum classes, there’s no better time. Cristofori Music offers drum lessons se to the Rockschool standard for students of all ages and levels, taught by experienced teachers across our outlets island-wide.

Find a Cristofori Music outlet near you and ask about drum class availability and schedules.

In Summary

The Medeli MZ923 is a meaningful upgrade — not just a swap of one electronic kit for another. It raises the standard of what students play on during RSL exams, and by extension, raises the standard of what they’ll practise toward. We’re proud to be making this change and look forward to seeing students perform their best on a truly professional instrument.

For any questions about the transition, upcoming exam tours, or the MZ923 itself, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your nearest Cristofori Music outlet or visit us at RSL London @ Funan.

The Medeli MZ923 is available exclusively through Cristofori Music, Singapore’s authorised Medeli distributor. Priced at SGD $2,199 (U.P. $2,470), it includes free delivery, installation, headphones, drum stool, drumsticks, and a 1-year local warranty.