The AlphaTheta CDJ–1500X is a single–player DJ system built for smaller rooms: the mini–clubs, music bars, and restaurants that want proper separate–component gear without stepping up to a full CDJ–3000X rig. It carries the same 10.1–inch capacitive touchscreen as the flagship, adds a built–in online media platform, and drops into any booth thanks to a compact footprint. For venues and DJs after high–spec playback at a sharper price point, it lands right in the sweet spot.

The 10.1–inch display runs in dark or light mode and shows smart track info, vocal position, BPM–change points, and named phrase markers, so unfamiliar tracks are easy to read on the fly. Online Media Playback brings built–in Wi–Fi with NFC and QR login, plus CloudDirectPlay and StreamingDirectPlay for Dropbox, Google Drive, Beatport, TIDAL, and Apple Music. Dual USB slots cover both A and C, with an illuminated front–loading bay for dark booths.

CoBeat turns the crowd into part of the set. Generate a QR code, build a request catalogue in rekordbox ahead of the night, and the audience scans to send track requests, messages, and reactions straight to the booth, no app download needed. Liked tracks and requests land live on–screen, ready to play or search. For a mini–club or bar, separate components also mean any mixer brand fits, layouts stay flexible, and repairs cost less than replacing an all–in–one.

Key Features:

• DJ media player condensing flagship-level features into a small footprint
• Unleashes pro-caliber performance in bars, small clubs, and other space-conscious venues
• Integrates flawlessly with turntables, mixers, and other gear
• 10.1-in. capacitive touchscreen ensures smooth track selection and straightforward operation
• Browse view displays up to 15 tracks with waveform previews for quick structure analysis
• Main waveform display includes visual indicators for vocal positions, bpm change points, and phrase structures
• Playlist Edit lets you rearrange tracks without a laptop or USB re-export
• Dark and light display modes ensure visibility in any environment
• Built-in Wi-Fi provides seamless access to cloud-based music libraries and streaming services
• NFC login via your mobile device running rekordbox instantly loads your personal settings and playlists
• CoBeat lets you receive song requests and sense crowd energy directly from your touchscreen
• Compatible with rekordbox, Serato DJ Pro, and Algoriddim djay Pro software (subscriptions not included)
• 8 Hot Cue buttons yield intuitive, expressive control
• Beat Loop knob provides instant loop playback at a chosen beat length
• Beat Sync and Beat Jump functions certify precise, confident mixing
• Jog wheel with rotation indicator and non-slip surface
• Minimalistic interface with an eye-grabbing matte black finish

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