Analogue Sequencers

[J.D. McEachin]

Why is it that analogue sequencers, clocked in straight 1/8th or 1/16th
notes, tend to make modulars sound like a DX7 with a sample/hold LFO
patch?  Why do analogue sequencer owners seem to never figure out how to
modulate the clocking for variations in rhythm?  Is there something about
building your own modular that drains all the funk out of your body?  Why
is it that analogue sequencer owners seem to be incapable of playing in
any scale, well-tempered, microtonal, or otherwise?  Why haven't I heard
anyone come close to what Tangerine Dream was doing with analogue
sequencers 20 years ago, I mean, not even in the same league with TD 
(Atomheart probably comes closest)???  Inquiring minds want to know!