AlphaTheta has introduced the CDJ-1500X, a compact and more affordable media player equipped with WiFi, targeting smaller venues and individual DJs.
The device was released on July 2, 2026.
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The CDJ-1500X serves as a scaled-down alternative to the flagship CDJ-3000X model. It brings back a lower price point that the product line has not seen since 2016.
Key Features and Specifications
The hardware features a 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen that allows users to browse up to 15 tracks simultaneously with preview waveforms.
The interface also displays visual indicators for track phase position, beats per minute changes, and vocal positioning.
An embedded NFC touchplate on the front panel enables quick access to rekordbox accounts via mobile devices.
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Built-in WiFi allows DJs to connect directly to cloud-based rekordbox libraries and stream music from platforms such as Apple Music, Beatport, and Tidal, subject to required subscriptions.
The player debuts a new request management system named CoBeat.
Event attendees can scan a pre-generated QR code to view a selected song library, request tracks, vote on upcoming music, send messages, and react using emojis.
According to the manufacturer, the CoBeat system will eventually roll out to other AlphaTheta equipment.
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The CDJ-1500X is currently available for purchase at $1,599 in the United States, excluding sales tax, and €1,699 or £1,469 in European markets including value-added tax.
