My local venue is due an upgrade in the next year and I've got a few questions as to what console to get...

Most of the shows we get through would be typical one night rock and roll type gigs with the odd dance show or talk show, we previously had an etc ion classic which is doable to busk on just not very well designed for such

I've been aware of the Hog series for a while and they clearly seem to be a busking/gigging style desk almost MA3 sort of vibe, but I don't know how well if at all they'd be able to do the more theatre style show with a programmed cue stack.

The other option would be to get a Ion xe 20 and a few touch screen monitors as this is very capable of doing theatre and is limited but still able to do busking live shows with more prep.

I'd be very grateful for your opinions and advice :)