Get the DTX500...better module than the DTXplorer..the module on the DTX500 is nicer than the td-4 module (more features)...the snare on the td-4 is mesh, so that will probably feel a little better than rubber pad..yamaha sells a DTX520, which has the TCS snare pad and nicer cymbals (than both DTX500 and td-4) for $1099 or the DTX530 which has even nicer hihat and crash (for $1295)...I've owned both brands (and still play both top of the line kits - td20 and DTX900), I prefer the Yamaha sounds to Roland, a little more realistic sounding to my ears....what is your budget?..