Hammer action for beginner. Pros and cons

[Incremental]

I recently started teaching myself keys on a synth action midi controller. Figured I need to start on sounds with velocity sensitivity to learn to control the volume of all the notes in chords. Very much doubt I'll ever be attempting the Flight of the Bumblebee. But I can imagine situations where I might come face to face with an acoustic piano.

I've read a bit on here on the subject. Most of which seems divided between those raised on hammer action and those who see it as an impediment to organ technique. For myself, I've come across some beaten up piano presets in Arturia that I struggle to control on an oversensitive semi weighted board. Which makes me think there might be some value in becoming at least slightly familiar with hammer action earlier rather than later in my journey.

No plans to get the best possible hammer action keybed on the market. But a hammer action Alpha or such is well within my fixed income. But first I'd like to get some opinions from more experienced players on the matter.

Hoping you all can help me decide.

 

[Biggles]

Before shelling out on a new keyboard I would look at making adjustments to the keyboard settings in the velocity profiles available.

Even with synth or semi weighted actions the feel varies considerably so a change of controller may give you the best of all worlds.

Rather than buy a controller with hammer action I would suggest you look at buying a digital piano.

A Yamaha P121 or P125 has a great action and these can be found second hand at a reasonable price, inbuilt sounds and speakers so an all in one keyboard. Any Yamaha, Roland or Korg DP will all sound pretty good and are available for a reasonable price.

Hammer actions very tremendously so if you can go and visit a music store as it is well worth trying a few before you buy, same with controllers.