Price: £359
Turntablism may no longer be in its chart-topping heyday, but in 2024 UK vinyl sales rose by 10.5%, and hip-hop continues to dominate streaming platforms – keeping DJ culture firmly in the spotlight. DJing has also found a place in music education, and since 2016 decks have been accepted as a performance instrument in GCSE Music. The Korg Handytraxx is a portable turntable that offers a practical entry point. It features a built-in speaker, crossfader, tone and pitch control, onboard effects, a headphone output, and RCA outputs for connecting to external speakers. Perhaps unique to decks at this price point is the addition of a built-in looper, which lets you record and replay a section while scratching or cueing up the next track. You can also blend external audio via aux input. It comes in a dedicated plastic case, weighs just 2.3kg, and can be powered by six AA batteries or USB-C – ideal for moving between classrooms and practice rooms. While not a full DJ rig, it's great for introducing scratching, cueing and vinyl culture.
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