It's interesting to note that this discussion started with the following names mentioned:

'Jean Michelle Jarre, Fatboy Slim and the guy from The Pet Shop Boys'

All of these are brilliant artists and have, sometimes, vivid imaginations. So to the point, surely any synth, 'board or other electronic instrument is only as good as the capability and imagination of the performer.

Just a thought, but a sane one, I hope.

Adious,

Mark