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

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

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

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.
handytraxx tube J: A Stylus Snob’s Dream

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.