Howdy
I had the same problem a month ago. Buying a seamless working expensive IP8 or a Platform M controller with the need of many hours of configuration. July was so busy that the decision was easy.
Now I own an IP8. In combination with my old All-In-One Asus PC it is my setup for small gigs.
The scribble scripts are the big advantage of the IP8. The configuration is easy and fast.
bye
Rainer