Yes, of course the skill is #1, I enjoy very much any performace by a PRO player (like these 2 for example) and it's interesting to see how they use the technology... But in the end, as you say, it's the musician.
Hearing them play is inspiring for sure!

In 1970 when I went out looking for my first electronic organ... several smart folks said to me: 'Listen to the instrument not the demonstrator' because when they deliver it, the they will not be comming along with it! :-)

Lee