I think that the standard when making electronic music has to be, does what I have created bear repetition, without any effects? In other words, if I distill t

I think that the standard when making electronic music has to be, does what I have created bear repetition, without any effects? In other words, if I distill this down to the simple melody, harmony and rhythm that is present in my music, can it stand on its own? You can always tell the difference between a musician and a technician.