That makes sense then, I kinda thought it was this way. I've not been out to any techno nights for ages, and this is probably my downfall, I haven't experienced the minimal vibe yet in person.
I must say that I've heard some great tracks through searching in the last couple of days, but they seem to be out numbered ten to one by tracks that follow the formula and have uninspiring basslines etc. I suppose that's true of any genre that becomes so popular that everybody wants in on it though.