Roland, Yamaha, Samson, and Alesis are among the top manufactures of electronic drums. They each have their own pro's and con's, however in most peoples opinions, Roland remains in the top seat for several reasons.

I've had the pleasure of playing several different types, brands, and styles of electronic drums in the past, and I couldn't agree more that Roland has the edge. In their newer models, they feature drum shells, which make it appear as if the person playing them is playing on an acoustic set. The kick drum is bigger than the other included drums, making it extremely easy to play with a double bass pedal. The drum heads provided on the top Roland sets are not only mesh, but they're extremely durable for even the hardest of players, making them good for nearly any style of music, including rock and metal. They feature fully customizable, rubber rims, making it even better than acoustic sets, in the fact that every rim shot can make different sounds, such as a click, cowbell, or even a second drum! The cymbals (which is where most other companies lack) are made of a strong plastic/rubber feeling material, and will pick up as many beats as you can dish out per minute, without the lag of most others. They even have 3 different sounds per cymbal, which include the crash (on the edge of the cymbal), the ride (hitting with the tip of the stick), and even the bell has it's own sound! But don't stop there, the cymbals included with the top Roland sets can even be choked!