I have a cheapo electronic drum set that i use for recording MIDI drum parts.  It's falling apart and generally a piece of junk so I'm looking to replace it with something a little better.  
 
Here's a quick list of what I'm looking forward:
- Plays well with SONAR via MIDI.  My current kit produces a bunch of really annoying duplicate notes.  It also drops out randomly during recording.  Not sure if that's the kit's fault or SONAR's fault or some misunderstanding between the two but I'd like a kit that someone can vouch for having a good track record with SONAR.  
- Drama free drivers.  I'd prefer to spend about zero time messing with cruddy drivers.  I'd prefer either a dedicated MIDI out on the sound module or, if not, a USB connection that's going to actually work reliably.  If drivers are necessary, I'd like a company with a track record of keeping up to date with Windows (i.e. probably not Roland).  
- Decent quality.  I'm not exactly a drummer so I'm not looking for something super awesome but I'd like the quality level to be something that a real drummer could get some good work done on.  
- Sound module doesn't really mean much as I'll mostly be using it with AD2.  
- Budget: $1000-ish.  Would like to spend less, would be willing to spend a little more if it's worth it.
 
Any thoughts?
 

$1000 is hard. Most decent trigger kits go for $3500+. :\
 
Maybe an Alesis DM10X kit but I can't vouch for them.

Shame you're not in the UK - I have an excellent Roland TD6kv for sale- mesh pads etc Would be perfect for your needs.

TerraSin
$1000 is hard. Most decent trigger kits go for $3500+. :\
 
Maybe an Alesis DM10X kit but I can't vouch for them.

Yeah, I realize $1000 is stretching it. I've actually had my eye on the DM10X as a possibility but judging from some of the reviews online, it seems to be just a junky as the one I currently have.  I guess my best bet might be keeping an eye out for a decent used kit.

I would definitely check out Roland V-drums.
Even one of their lower end kits is better than most others.
If you catch a set "lightly used"... you can get the price pretty close to $1000.

I have a TD-30KV set floating around in my dreams. Now, I just need $7,500 in REAL money. 
 

 

If not time-critical, Jim's advice on a lightly used Roland V-drum set is best. If it has been used it is also highly recommended to play it before purchase if possible. Not everyone cares for their gear the same.