Hammer action for beginner. Pros and cons

[Incremental]

Problem all solved. Bought a stereo DI with mono line and instrument out. Which will come in handy sending soft Synths to an amp as well as my piano.

Many thanks to Happyrat for getting me to look at direct boxes in the first place. Never would've thought they'd have the stereo to mono market cornered

 

[happyrat1]

Many welcomes to you. May our newest computer overlords smile upon your musical endeavours.

 

[josetabito]

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.

Even if you’re primarily a synth/organ player, owning one budget hammer action board can be invaluable. It doesn't have to be the best. It just has to feel different enough to teach your fingers about resistance and timing.

And don’t worry about “choosing sides” in the synth vs. hammer debate. Just think of hammer action like a different instrument you can occasionally train on — kind of like switching between electric and acoustic guitar.

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