There's the argument that the quirkiness of the original hardware control methods translated into unique sounds and programming. If you look at something like

There's the argument that the quirkiness of the original hardware control methods translated into unique sounds and programming. If you look at something like a 303 which was originally designed to be a bass guitar support for guitarists, and ended up being the sound of Acid House; you'd be less likely to produce that method of programming if it were set up like a standard synth.