AISynthesis
Doepfer
York Modular
all do inexpensive matrix mixers
I think it you want small go for the AISynthesis, if you want nice ergonomics go for the doepfer
"some of the best base-level info to remember can be found in Jim's sigfile" @Lugia
Utility modules are the dull polish that makes the shiny modules actually shine!!!
sound sources < sound modifiers < modulation sources < utilities