MEET THE CDJ-1500X

AlphaTheta has added the CDJ-1500X to its line-up, and the UAE's first look at the unit is already on the shop floor — available now at the AlphaTheta Premium Store, B1 Mall, Al Barsha 1, Dubai.

The CDJ-1500X is a compact option built for lounge setups, bars, clubs, and features a new physical knob for instant loop playback with a single push.

• 10.1-Inch Touchscreen: Inherits the large, responsive capacitive touchscreen from the flagship line for fast browsing.
• Advanced Waveform Insights: The main waveform display adds visual markings for vocal positions, phrase structures, and BPM change points
• Customizable Aesthetics: Includes an illuminated bay with 12 front-panel LED colors and optional side panels.
• Built in Wi-Fi and Cloud: Supports rekordbox CloudDirectPlay and StreamingDirectPlay (including Apple Music, Beatport Streaming, and TIDAL) without needing a laptop.
• NFC & QR Login: Lets you tap your phone (loaded with the rekordbox mobile app) or scan a code to pull in your user settings instantly.
• Live Playlist Editing: Allows you to reorder and edit playlists directly on the hardware mid-set.

It introduces a new feature called CoBeat which allows the audience to browse a curated playlist, vote on tracks, and send real-time song requests or messages directly to the player.

AlphaTheta's flagship deck line, is aimed at DJs who want a club-standard reliability at a lower footprint as well as a streamlined touring set-up.

CoBeat lets the audience send you messages and song requests from their smartphones. You can view everything on the screen of the CDJ-1500X to help you understand the mood on the dancefloor and react to the audience in real time.

The CDJ-1500X is available to view, test, and purchase at the AlphaTheta Premium Store, B1 Mall, Al Barsha 1, Dubai, priced at AED 6,999.