I would say that it is its "perfect" sound, using programmed instruments. With electronic music, I get a sense of a "robotic" sound. But, there are several variables to this somewhat broad question....
The basic music box has a clockwork mechanism that rotates a metal cylinder; the surface of the cylinder has bumps on it. As it turns these bumps pluck the "teeth" of something similar to a metal...
Producers don't always create the music, they usually are more office based, and tend to do more booking and such. However, the answer is still the same in a professional environment whilst making...