AlphaTheta releases “next-generation media player”, CDJ-3000X

Jog wheel control has been made more precise thanks to its wider range of tension adjust, while rebuilt play and cue buttons bring increased durability — AlphaTheta claims these withstand “over 500,000 additional presses compared to the previous model”.

Enhanced audio quality is delivered on the CDJ-3000X with a new high-performance DAC and redeveloped power supply, which AlphaTheta state results in high-resolution sound that balances punch with clarity that stands out in the club. Noise is also reduced in comparison to the original CDJ-3000, alongside a thicker bass sound, while AlphaTheta also states the new unit delivers improved channel separation and frequency response.

Elsewhere on the CDJ-3000X, the playlist edit feature allows you to edit playlists directly on the device, while the copy and paste function allows quick search operations when using the browse screen. The new unit also supports Universal DJ Library, an evolution of rekordbox’s Device Library Plus that enables you to use compatible hardware to play music exported via USB not only from rekordbox, but other DJ applications, such as djay Pro and Traktor Pro 4

The AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X is available now, and ships for £2,399. Watch the teaser video from AlphaTheta below, and find out more information here.

In July, AlphaTheta announced its new portable groovebox, the ChordCat. That followed the launch a new official rekordbox USB stick designed specifically for DJs in collaboration with hard drive experts SanDisk.

In October last year, AlphaTheta also announced a new entry-level two-channel controller called the DDJ-FLX2 last year, as well as the launch of the company’s new flagship all-in-one DJ unit, the XDJ-AZ.