Roland TD-20SX V-Pro Electronic Drum Set

Virtually unlimited features - just take a gander through the manual. I would list them all, but I need to sleep at some point.

I don't like the cage, but I own the original TD20 - I haven't played on the new one. In 3 years I haven't replaced a single piece of equipment. All the drums and cymbals are working just fine along with the module. I did replace the snare mesh though when a small tear slowly developed.

Pricey, but you have to consider all the features you're getting. What's the cost of a kit with 50+ pieces (different drum woods and materials, every cymbal size and shape imaginable, woodblocks, cowbells, and every other accessory for the kit), all the recording equipment (mics, stands, cords, mixer, multitrack recorder, etc...), and all the post processing (compressor, EQ, effects, etc...)? This has to be the most versatile drum kit ever. Period.

And your neighbors won't hate you for playing at 3am next door. They won't even know you're playing.

I've been playing drums for over 10 years, and I've owned the original TD20 for 3 years. It certainly has a different feel than a regular kit, but once you've played it consistantly for a month or so you'll never look back. You can't argue with the number of features the kit offers. I'm convinced anyone who complains about how the kit sounds simply hasn't adjusted the settings to fit their needs. I was dissappointed in the drum triggers before the expansion and I found myself adjusting them constantly because of inconsistancies in amplitude as well as the threshold between the drum and rim. However, since I installed the expansion in my original TD20 these issues have been resolved. It plays smooth and natural.

I only have a couple pieces of negative feedback: price and cage. Price is self-explanatory - it's unbelievably expensive. However, you have to consider how much you're saving in the process: any hardware you want is already there, no need for mics, no need for a mixer, all the post processing is built in with compression, equalizers, etc - and you can even record directly onto the kit. I don't like the cage design. It looks as if they were trying to make it look smooth and sleek, but the I can't get the cymbals exactly where I want them. They tend to slide around a little too. I did notice in the picture that the cage design has changed slightly though, so maybe these issues have been resolved as well.

If you don't want to be concerned with noise, not limit your playing, be able to hear yourself play along to music with crystal clarity, record limitlessly, enjoy diversity and control, use the same drum sticks for literally years on end, and I could probably go on forever - get this kit. It's been 3 years and not a day goes by that I regret purchasing this kit.