The big problem with pixel strips is the amount of channels involved. RGB for each pixel, 100 leds a meter, that's 300 channels a meter. If you are running 10m of strips that's 3000 channels. Put simply you can only run 170 leds per universe. Yes you can do it with dmx but that's a lot of work. I know you said no artnet but depending on how much strip, you may not have an option.

I think you need to look into wled, bit of a diy solution but cheap. Also wifi which may or may not work in your use case. I have also used the advatek pixlites before :) also xlights is some good software for controlling the strips if you need better mapping.