Looking for a MIDI controller with scenes/presets

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Hi!
I am looking to buy a MIDI controller that has some sort of scenes/presets that I can map to different outboard such as: 2 E-MU romplers, a Roland MKS-50, eventually Ableton and such.
It HAS to be easily programmed through itself (not so common) or via a software panel or script that is sort of future proof. Keys/pads are good but not really necessary as I have some keyboards lying around all the time.
I had an AKAI MPD however the software became unusable on strict 64 bit Mac OS and I had to sell it on. Also it was painful to program it standalone.

I am thinking of… what? What are my options here?
AKAI MPD 232 or sorts - does it have a nice software panel?
Novation Impulse 49, same
Electra One - was very tempted, for the moment out of my price range
Roland A300
Faderfox EC4 a little expensive compared to others especially Electra that has way more features and is more visual in its usage.

The idea is to be able to make a few presets for the gear that I have, especially the ones that have no buttons. I’d like to be able to map so filter parameters at least.

Any personal experience with such workflow would be appreciated.

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2nd hand bcr2000 seems like a good contender. Is programmable entirely from the hardware and has presets.

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Was looking at that too.
How about Arturia Keylab 49 MkII?
or
Novation Impulse 49?

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A used M-Audio UC 33e would probably work for you. 9 sliders, 24 (I think) knobs a bunch of programmable buttons and plenty of scenes / presets to program and switch around between. Plus can be programmed on the device alone. I bought mine on the used market for 50€.

A Faderfox EC4 also fits the bill but you say that one is too expensive (albeit it’s worth the money in my book).