Korg handytraxx Record Players

Korg is best known for making synthesizers that bring dance floors to life. But now they’re stepping into the world of turntables. Not just any turntables, though — this is Korg, after all. So naturally, certain models are DJ-focused. Yes, “models” plural because they didn’t just launch one or two but a whole fleet of vinyl-spinning contraptions. Here’s a brief spin through each:

handytraxx play: Scratch and Go

Korg handytraxx play

This isn’t just a revival; it’s a remix. Co-developed with Toshihide Nakama, the original mastermind behind the Vestax Handy Trax, this portable turntable packs digital effects, a built-in looper, and enough high-quality controls to make you rethink your coffee table DJ dreams. Whether you’re a casual listener or a “portablist” (yep, that’s a thing), this one lets you physically play records on the go.

handytraxx tube: Warm, Rich, and Analog Bliss

Korg handytraxx tube j

If digital playlists make your ears yawn, the handytraxx tube brings the warm embrace of analog right to your ears. Featuring Korg’s futuristic Nutube vacuum tech, built-in stereo speakers, and a die-cast aluminum platter, it delivers serious sound wherever you wander. It’s like having a portable vinyl spa day.

handytraxx 1bit: For the Archivist at Heart

Korg handytraxx 1bit

Worried about that priceless first-press vinyl getting worn out? Enter the handytraxx 1bit, a turntable that not only plays your records but digitizes them at a stunning 5.6 MHz, 1-bit DSD format. That’s 5.6 million samples per second, in case you’re wondering. High-res nostalgia never sounded better.

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handytraxx tube J: A Stylus Snob’s Dream

Korg handytraxx tube j

Korg teamed up with JICO to elevate the sound game with the Clipper MM Cartridge. This limited-edition model takes the rich warmth of the handytraxx tube and dials up the precision for audiophiles who refuse to settle for anything less than Hi-Fi glory.

So, whether you’re scratching in your living room or digitally safeguarding your record collection, Korg’s handytraxx series spins in every direction — just as you’d expect from a company that already knows how to make the world dance.

Images: Korg.