AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X Professional DJ Media Player

Flagship Performance in a Compact Format

Bring professional-level DJ performance to tighter booths and streamlined setups with the AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X.

Designed for bars, lounges, small clubs, mobile setups, and other space-conscious environments, the CDJ-1500X condenses advanced performance features into a compact single-deck media player without sacrificing the workflow DJs expect from professional AlphaTheta gear.

Its space-saving design makes it easy to integrate with mixers, turntables, additional media players, and other DJ equipment, allowing you to build a customized setup around your specific performance needs.

A large 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen, built-in Wi-Fi, cloud library access, streaming support, physical performance controls, and compatibility with leading DJ software make the CDJ-1500X a versatile choice for DJs who want professional functionality in a smaller footprint.

10.1-Inch Touchscreen for Fast Music Navigation

The CDJ-1500X features a responsive 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen designed to make browsing, track selection, and performance information easy to access.

The expanded Browse view can display up to 15 tracks at once, along with waveform previews to help you quickly identify song structure before loading a track.

The main waveform display also provides useful visual information such as:

• Vocal position indicators
• BPM change points
• Phrase structure information
• Track waveform details

The built-in Playlist Edit function allows you to rearrange tracks directly from the player, helping you make adjustments to your set without returning to a laptop or re-exporting a USB drive.

Dark and light display modes help maintain visibility in different lighting environments.

Professional Hands-on Performance Controls

The CDJ-1500X is built for DJs who prefer tactile, immediate control.

Eight dedicated Hot Cue buttons provide fast access to important points within your tracks, while the Beat Loop control makes it easy to activate loops at your selected beat length.

Beat Sync helps synchronize compatible tracks, while Beat Jump makes it easy to move forward or backward through a song in precise beat increments.

A large 6.06-inch jog wheel features a non-slip surface and rotation indicator, providing responsive control for cueing, nudging, and hands-on mixing.

Built-in Wi-Fi and Cloud Music Access

Integrated Wi-Fi gives the CDJ-1500X direct access to compatible online music sources without requiring additional networking hardware.

With rekordbox CloudDirectPlay, DJs can access compatible rekordbox libraries stored in the cloud directly from the player.

The CDJ-1500X also supports StreamingDirectPlay, providing access to compatible streaming platforms including:

• Apple Music
• Beatport Streaming
• TIDAL

This connected workflow gives DJs more ways to access music without relying exclusively on USB drives.

Fast Personal Setup with NFC Login

The CDJ-1500X supports NFC login with a compatible mobile device running rekordbox.

Simply use your smartphone to quickly load supported personal settings and playlists onto the player, making it easier to move between compatible DJ setups while keeping your preferred workflow close at hand.

For DJs working across multiple venues or shared booths, this can significantly simplify setup before a performance.

CoBeat Audience Interaction

The CDJ-1500X also supports CoBeat, an optional audience-interaction platform designed to bring DJs and crowds closer together.

DJs can generate a QR code before or during a set, allowing audience members to access a curated music catalog and submit requests or vote on available tracks.

Requests can appear directly within the CDJ-1500X Browse interface, helping DJs review potential selections without leaving the performance environment.

CoBeat can also display crowd emoji reactions through a connected smartphone, giving DJs another way to gauge audience response in real time.

The feature can be enabled or disabled whenever needed, so the DJ remains in control of the performance.

Flexible DJ Software Compatibility

The CDJ-1500X integrates with several popular DJ platforms, making it easier to incorporate the player into existing workflows.

Supported platforms include:

• rekordbox
• Serato DJ Pro
• Algoriddim djay Pro
• VirtualDJ where supported

rekordbox compatibility allows DJs to take advantage of AlphaTheta's established music preparation and performance ecosystem, while additional software support provides flexibility for DJs who already work within another platform.

Compact Design for Professional Installations

The minimalist matte-black design allows the CDJ-1500X to blend naturally into professional DJ booths and custom installations.

Its compact footprint makes it especially useful when space is limited, while professional connectivity allows it to integrate with mixers and other performance equipment.

Whether you're building a club booth, mobile DJ rack, bar installation, or professional home setup, the CDJ-1500X offers a flexible balance between size and performance capability.

AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X Features

• Professional single-deck DJ media player
• Compact design with flagship-inspired features
• Ideal for bars, lounges, smaller clubs, mobile DJs, and space-conscious booths
• Integrates with mixers, turntables, and additional DJ equipment
• Large 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen
• Browse view displays up to 15 tracks simultaneously
• Waveform previews provide quick track structure information
• Vocal position indicators
• BPM change indicators
• Phrase structure visualization
• Playlist Edit allows on-unit playlist rearrangement
• Dark and light display modes
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• rekordbox CloudDirectPlay support
• StreamingDirectPlay support
• Apple Music integration
• Beatport Streaming integration
• TIDAL integration
• NFC login through compatible rekordbox mobile devices
• CoBeat audience song request and interaction support
• Eight dedicated Hot Cue buttons
• Beat Loop control
• Beat Sync
• Beat Jump
• 6.06-inch non-slip jog wheel
• Jog wheel rotation indicator
• rekordbox compatibility
• Serato DJ Pro compatibility
• Algoriddim djay Pro compatibility
• VirtualDJ compatibility where supported
• Sleek matte-black professional design

Technical Specifications

Model: CDJ-1500X
Number of Decks: 1
Channels: 1
Display: 10.1-inch touchscreen
Compatible Media: USB storage
Compatible Audio Files: MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF, Apple Lossless, FLAC
Jog Wheel: 1 x 6.06-inch jog wheel with LED display
Hot Cue Controls: 8 dedicated Hot Cue buttons
Analog Output: 1 x stereo RCA output
Rear USB: 2 x USB-C for power and host connectivity
Front USB-C: 1 x USB-C, 5V/1.5A
Front USB-A: 1 x USB Type-A, 5V/1A
Network Connection: 1 x RJ-45 Link port
Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz / 5GHz, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Software: rekordbox / rekordbox CloudDirectPlay
Additional Compatibility: OneLibrary, VirtualDJ
Streaming Services: Apple Music, Beatport Streaming, TIDAL
Power Supply: 12V / 3A USB powered; AC adapter included
Height: 4.58 inches
Width: 9.92 inches
Depth: 14.75 inches
Weight: 7.93 lbs
Manufacturer Part Number: CDJ-1500X

Professional Features Without the Oversized Footprint

The AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X gives DJs a professional media player experience in a compact format that's easier to fit into smaller booths and custom setups.

With its large touchscreen, cloud connectivity, streaming integration, hands-on performance controls, and flexible software compatibility, it's a powerful option for DJs who want modern professional functionality without committing to a larger player.

Available from Metro Sound & Lighting.