how many drum triggers do you need? how much cv modulation?
what’s your workflow… more generative? or programming lots of patterns? probability?
if its mainly for percussion… then perhaps also look at ‘gate sequencers’ , as they can be a bit cheaper. perhaps in addition to main sequencer. (also things like logic modules, to combine gates into new related patterns)
I don’t do techno but
I like my Hermod - buts is not hands on enough for your use case I suspect.
I also like my Frap Tools Usta … this is hands on, and may be interesting.
I have to say, for programming stuff, I actually prefer something on the desktop/shelf - its more ergonomic that reaching over a rack I find… so often ending up programming on my Octatack or Pyramid and sending that as midi to the rack.
(of course, you can use a console like rack for modules, which is what Ive done with my Usta)
If I didn’t have enough sequencers already … Id be very tempted with the Oxi One .
a desktop unit but with a ‘pipe’ module - this basically means one cable from the unit to a module in your modular , to given you 8 cv/gate pairs, tidy solution.