IMVHO just a myth and fashion.
Fortunately not all makers followed this route. I prefer Yamaha EX5, FS1R, VL1 or Technics WSA1. And there are even usable instruments with no filters - Yamaha FM, Casio PD...
Daniel Forro
On 22 Jun, 2013, at 11:30 PM, Peter van Beerendonk wrote:Ah,horrible filters. That must be the reason why all other synthmakers try to copy them. (except arturia of course)