Introducing the CDJ-1500X: New DJ multi player is perfect when flexibility and space are key
High-quality performance and usability inherited from the flagship model, plus cloud connectivity and new audience interaction service
Meet the CDJ-1500X, AlphaTheta’s new DJ multi player that’s perfect for a wide range of environments, from bars and small clubs to anywhere you need flexibility, professional features, and space-saving design.
The CDJ-1500X offers everything that makes DJ players popular with bars and other venues. It gives you the flexibility of using separate players, and you can combine it with different gear, including turntables and your favorite mixer, to create your perfect setup. It also packs in a host of pro-level features and inherits the high quality and usability of the flagship CDJ-3000X.
Short on room? Need to take your gear on the road? Thanks to its space-saving design, the CDJ-1500X fits into smaller DJ booths and a wide range of setups. It comes with all the practical benefits of using separate players too, such as easy maintenance and replacement. Built-in Wi-Fi opens the door for you to access your cloud-based music library via rekordbox CloudDirectPlay, so you can go beyond USB drives and always DJ with your latest collection. And this is the first player to be compatible with CoBeat, an exciting new service offering a fresh optional way to interact with the crowd and receive song requests directly on the screen of the CDJ.
*Please be sure to update the product’s firmware to the latest version before using it.
Compact design fits in smaller DJ booths
Designed with compact DJ booths in mind, the CDJ-1500X is ideal for bars, small clubs, and home setups. While it includes many key features of the flagship CDJ-3000X, the new multi player has a significantly smaller footprint. This makes it easy to fit the multi player into tighter spaces and combine it with turntables and other gear to create a custom setup.
10.1-inch touchscreen and enhanced track visualization
The CDJ-1500X includes the 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen from the flagship CDJ-3000X, enabling smooth track selection and intuitive performances.
The browse screen displays up to 15 tracks at once so you can view more music in a single list and quickly find your next track. And waveform previews help you understand the music’s structure at a glance, so, you can easily choose tracks that match the flow of your set.
The main waveform display now includes visual indicators for vocal positions, BPM change points, and phrase structures. This helps you easily understand each song’s progression and feel more confident when making decisions about mixing during your performances.
Using Playlist Edit, you can rearrange tracks within playlists directly on the CDJ – there’s no need to switch back to your laptop/mobile device, or re-export tracks to your USB drive.
With a choice of dark and light display modes, the information on the screen stays highly visible no matter where you’re playing – from low-lit DJ booths in clubs to bright rooms or even daytime outdoor events.
Cloud connectivity and NFC login
Access your cloud-based rekordbox library and millions of tracks from streaming services, directly from the CDJ-1500X. With built-in Wi-Fi, you can play your tracks via rekordbox CloudDirectPlay, as well as songs from platforms such as Apple Music, Beatport Streaming, and Tidal using the StreamingDirectPlay function.
You can instantly access your personal settings and playlists via NFC touch login by tapping your mobile device – with rekordbox for iOS/Android installed – on the CDJ. This, together with cloud connectivity, means you can arrive at a gig with just your smartphone and start performing immediately from your own music library.
New CoBeat service enhances crowd interaction and unity on the dancefloor
Want to interact with your crowd more and bring the dancefloor together? The CDJ-1500X is the first AlphaTheta multi player that’s compatible with the new CoBeat service, which helps your audience feel more involved in your performance.
By scanning a QR code (created by you or the venue in advance), CoBeat provides an opportunity for the audience
to browse a catalog of tracks you’ve already chosen. They can vote for you to play these tracks or send you a message to request other songs. All this information is gathered on the CDJ-1500X, where requests are displayed on the browse screen, ready for you to drop into your set and create a shared experience with the audience. People can also add emojis to each other’s requests to share the energy of the dancefloor in real time. These reactions appear as pop-ups on your smartphone screen, helping you to sense the crowd’s response while performing.
You can turn CoBeat on whenever you want to receive requests and turn it off if you prefer to just focus on your mix.
*Please note: The launch of CoBeat and the release of the rekordbox for Mac/Windows update introducing CoBeat support are scheduled for July 9, 2026.
Customizable design that blends into any space
With its minimalistic user interface and matte black finish, the CDJ-1500X blends seamlessly into any setup or space. In the front panel, an illuminated bay with 2 USB ports (1 × Type-C, 1 × Type-A), makes it easy to connect USB drives and keeps them neatly stowed away so they can’t be accidentally knocked out of place while you’re performing or if the booth is crowded. You can choose from 12 colors for the LED lighting to match the mood of your gig. And, thanks to the screw holes on the sides of the multi player, you can add optional panels to customize the look of your CDJs with different colors and materials.
More features
- Developed to the same high-quality standards as the flagship CDJ-3000X
- Intuitive control with 8 Hot Cue buttons
- Beat Loop knob enables instant loop playback at your chosen beat length with a single push
- Beat Sync and Beat Jump functions
- Mid-size jog wheel with rotation indicator and a non-slip surface
- AlphaTheta Care extended warranty service (available in Japan and North America only)
CDJ-1500X specifications
| StreamingDirectPlay Compatible Music Streaming Service | Apple Music, Beatport Streaming, Tidal
*A subscription is needed to use music streaming services. |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| S/N Ratio | 105 dB |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.003% |
| Outputs | RCA terminal |
| USB | USB Type-A Power Output 5 V/1 A or less USB Type-C Power Output 5 V/1.5 A or less |
| Maximum Dimensions (W × D × H) | 252.1 × 374.7 × 116.5 mm / 9.9″ × 14.8″ × 4.6″ |
| Weight | 3.6 kg / 7.9 lb |
| Accessories | Quick Start Guide Precautions for Use Warranty (for some regions) Power cord AC adapter Analog audio cable LAN cable |
Compatible Software
| DJ Performance | rekordbox for Mac/Windows (Hardware Unlock – no license needed)*1 djay Pro (subscription needed) Serato DJ Pro (Official Accessory – subscription needed) *1 The release of the rekordbox for Mac/Windows update with support for the CDJ-1500X is scheduled for July 9. |
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| LINK EXPORT | rekordbox for Mac/Windows (no license needed) rekordbox for iOS/Android (no license needed) |
Visit the official rekordbox website for the software’s specifications:
●rekordbox for Mac/Windows
rekordbox.com
●rekordbox for iOS/Android
rekordbox.com/feature/mobile/
Visit the official Algoriddim website for the specifications of djay: algoriddim.com
Visit the official Serato website for the specifications of Serato DJ Pro: serato.com/dj/pro
*Disclaimer: Specifications and price are subject to change.
*rekordbox™ is a trademark or registered trademark of AlphaTheta Corporation.
*djay, djay Pro, and Algoriddim are trademarks of Algoriddim GmbH, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
*Serato DJ Pro is a registered trademark of Serato Limited.
*Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
*Other product, technology, and company names, etc. mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.