Korg Showcases handtraxx Line Of Portable Turntables At 2025 NAMM Show


At the 2025 NAMM Show, held Jan 21–25 in Anaheim, CA, Korg has introduced the handytraxx line of portable turntables.

The Handy Trax, originally created by Vestax, redefined portable turntables by giving users the freedom to play and scratch records anywhere. Beloved by DJs and vinyl enthusiasts alike, it helped spark the rise of “portablism”.

Now, Korg has introduced an updated take, with the handytraxx. Developed in collaboration with Toshihide Nakama, former President of Vestax and co-creator of the Handy Trax, the handytraxx play retains the essence of the original while introducing several new features. These include digital effects, a built-in looper, and high-quality controls that make it possible to physically “play” with records on the go.

Korg introduced four versions of the handytraxx. Here’s the official intro to the base model, the handytraxx play:

The handtraxx play features a portable design, three built-in effects, looping, scratching support and more.

The handytraxx tube has a similar design, but with a focus on listening to records, instead of performing with them.

Here’s what they have to say about it:

“Each component has been meticulously crafted to prioritise sound quality, including an aluminium die-cast platter* for precise and stable rotation, a balanced tone arm featuring an MM cartridge, and a phono amp powered by Korg’s innovative Nutube next-generation vacuum tube.

Unlike the average turntable, the handytraxx tube maximises sound quality with the warmth of a triode vacuum tube and incorporates unique features, while remaining remarkably compact.”

Next up is the handytraxx 1bit, which is designed for playing records and archiving them as digital audio files.

Here’s what they have to say about it:

“The handytraxx 1bit is the flagship model in the handytraxx series, offering state-of-the-art recording capabilities. Capture the essence of your vinyl in stunning 5.6 MHz, 1-bit (DSD) format, delivering 5.6 million samples per second for unparalleled sound quality.

Whether you’re digitizing a priceless vinyl library or enjoying casual playback, the handytraxx 1bit is the perfect solution for every vinyl enthusiast.”


Finally, Korg introduced the handytraxx tube J, created in collaboration with JICO, a manufacturer of high-quality analog audio styli and cartridges.

Here’s what they have to say about it:

“The cartridge and styli are the heart of any turntable, and even modest systems can achieve significantly improved sound with high-quality components. To meet the challenge of delivering exceptional sound quality in a portable, all-in-one player, the handytraxx tube J incorporates the precision-engineered Clipper cartridge, ensuring a listening experience that is rich, detailed, and true to the original recording.”

The Korg handytraxx turntables are available now to pre-order, with the following pricing:

  • Korg handytraxx play – $399.99
  • Korg handytraxx tube – $799.99
  • Korg handytraxx 1bit – $999.99
  • Korg handytraxx tube J – $1,199.99

 


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