CDJ-3000X: AlphaTheta’s next-gen DJ player 
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10.09.2025

CDJ-3000X: AlphaTheta’s next-gen DJ player 

AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X
Words by Mixdown Staff

AlphaTheta has unveiled the CDJ-3000X, the next evolution of their globally acclaimed CDJ series that's set to transform how DJs access and perform with their music.

The booth just got smarter. The AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X has landed, a next-generation professional DJ player that’s ready to transform how DJs access, browse, and perform with their music. Gone are the days of hunting through USB drives or worrying about whether your latest tracks made it to the club – this powerhouse brings cloud streaming and wireless connectivity directly to the decks.

Building on the CDJ-3000’s legendary reliability, the latest player pushes boundaries with cloud connectivity, streaming support, and performance features. The CDJ-3000X represents transformation across multiple fronts: evolved media access, expanded connectivity, and extraordinary sound quality that surpasses the 3000. Most significantly, it brings the booth into the age of streaming with full cloud storage and music streaming service support.

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Key Features:

  • Cloud & Streaming Integration: Full support for cloud storage and streaming services with built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC Connectivity: Instant online music access by holding your smartphone over the front panel reader
  • Enhanced Display: 10.1-inch high-resolution capacitive touchscreen showing up to 16 tracks
  • USB Type-C Port: Faster integration with modern devices and computers
  • Global Tag List: Manage tracks from USB, cloud, and streaming services in one playlist
  • Touch Cue & Hot Cue Evolution: Listen to any waveform point and set cues in real-time
  • Enhanced Durability: Play and cue buttons withstand 500,000 additional presses
  • Precision Control: Expanded jog wheel tension adjustment range
  • Superior Sound: New ESS Technology DAC with redesigned power supply for punchy bass and clear highs
  • Premium Build: Aluminium top panel for professional durability

The CDJ-3000X includes full rekordbox Performance mode unlock, USB-HID support for Serato DJ Pro, and compatibility with Beatport Streaming and TIDAL. With comprehensive track caching and seamless cloud integration, it represents the future of professional DJing. The player is more than a hardware upgrade – it signals a fundamental shift in how DJs will work in years to come. By seamlessly integrating cloud storage, streaming services, and wireless connectivity into the booth, AlphaTheta has created a player that acknowledges the reality of modern music consumption while maintaining that tactile, immediate experience that defines great DJing.

The CDJ-3000X is available now from AlphaTheta. For local enquiries, head to Jands