new order isn't "hardhouse", it's synthpop. you need to realize that what is "mainsteam", "commercial" or even "released" bears no. connection. whatsoever. as to what is what and how things originated. atkins was making underground proto-techno in 1980. it was barely distinguishable from electro but still. again I recommend looking at ishkur's page.
an bundled drum machine instrument would be a complete waste of time on cakewalk's part, precisely for the reason that battery 3 (not 4, that's ghastly) exists and that there is noooo wayyyy cakewalk even with their best effort could make such a comprehensive instrument. the step sequencer is what they need to improve on.