Description
The AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X professional DJ multi player continues the legacy of the industry standard CDJ product line, using technological progression to enhance workflow, performance, connectivity and sound quality to create the next generation of booth ready decks.
As is often the case with the next generation of CDJ, the CDJ-3000X is probably best broken down into the visual and tactile improvements, and then the technology that is driving the enhancements.
THE DESIGN.
If you’re coming to the X from a previous CDJ, the first big thing is the screen – now a huge 10.1 inch multi-touch beauty which can display all of your rekordbox track and library information. Design wise, this is the most stripped back CDJ top plate we’ve seen in terms of silk-screen printing – and this makes sense when you consider that everything is just where DJs expect it to be. The lineage that drove this subtle, yet bold, change has been an integral part of the DJ booth for over 20 years now – when you touch down in front of the crowd, you’ll know your way around the CDJ-3000X instinctively!
AlphaTheta has enhanced the feel of the jog-wheel further, improving accuracy across all of the newly titled “Jog Feel” settings. Jog Feel certainly fits better than Jog Adjust – you can definitely feel the change to platter performance as you dial in a setting that suits your playing style.
A number of the LED rings around buttons and encoders have now changed to multi-colour to provide better visual feedback. The Cue button is one example of this update, which helps when using the new “Smart Cue” feature to overwrite the Cue point with a Hot Cue. When navigating, the LED ring around the browse pot changes colour to indicate which source is selected.
On the subject of sources, the 3000X features USB A and C ports and has built-in Wi-Fi. You can now login to your cloud based services using the Single Sign On to your AlphaTheta account, which is made even easier by the inclusion of the NFC (Near Field Communication) reader at the front of the unit. As long as you have the Rekordbox App installed, and you’re signed in, you can simply tap your phone on the front of the unit to gain access.
THE TECH.
This leads us onto the tech changes, with the addition of NFC and Wi-Fi being just the tip of the iceberg. Everything the CDJ-3000X does feels snappier than the CDJ-3000 it replaces. When the original 3000 launched in 2020 its multi-processor approach was something of a seismic shift for the CDJ platform – now the X makes use of both chip enhancements and the refinement to firmware code that working with a platform for over 5 years brings.
Sound quality remains at the forefront of AlphaTheta’s research and development across all product releases and the CDJ-3000X is no exception. Utilising a new ESS Technology digital to analog converter, in conjunction with further power supply improvements, the X delivers a better signal to noise ratio and warmer, more rounded low-end sound than the outgoing model.
The inclusion of a eMMC (Embedded Multi Media Card) chip rounds out the new tech under the hood of the X. This 32GB card provides approximately 16GB of available storage for downloading tracks from cloud media and streaming services using the “PreDownload” feature within Taglist – which leads us nicely onto…
THE WORKFLOW.
Sometimes, it’s the seemingly smallest changes that can have the biggest impact on workflow improvements, and the CDJ-3000X is a great example of this. Taken in isolation, any of the workflow changes are nice to have – but combined into one unit the impact is huge.
Whether you’re copying and pasting artist or track names from within the browser to ease searching, hiding track names (no need to worry about mixdown 6 hi-hats up as a filename now/gatekeeping that new producer you’ve discovered), editing playlists on the device, adding playlists to the playlist bank or using the Global Tag List in conjunction with the Pre-Download – everything you do on the X feels easier!
In addition, the overhaul to the Cue system makes using the CDJ-3000X feel so much more intuitive than the previous iterations of this fundamental process. You can now use Preview Hot Cue to add a Hot Cue wherever you are previewing the audio/waveform using Touch Cue. Gate Cue allows users to trigger audio only while the Hot Cue is pressed and we’ve already touched on the Smart Cue feature.
THE RELIABILITY.
As a next generation, booth ready, deck, the CDJ-3000X needs to be robust. The new Play and Cue buttons have been designed to last twice as long as the CDJ-3000. This is a significant improvement and should see the buttons able to withstand over 500,000 presses. The aluminium top plate and metal chassis ensure that the X is ready for life in the booth and on the road.
From launch, the CDJ-3000X will be compatible with Rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro, with support for Algoriddim Djay Pro being added in October 2025.
The main features of the AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X include:
- 10.1 inch capacitive touchscreen
- Expanded cloud and streaming service compatibility
- Built-in Wi-Fi for wireless internet access
- Single sign-on with NFC and QR code
- Pre-download feature for cloud and streaming tracks
- USB-C ports for a storage device and PC/Mac connection
- Advanced cueing features for enhanced playability
- Improved jog wheel responsiveness
- More durable play/cue buttons
- Ultra-high sound quality optimized for dance music
- Grid doubling/halving for perfect beat matching
- On-device playlist editing
Compatible Software:
- Rekordbox for Mac/Windows
- Rekordbox for Android/iOS
- Serato DJ Pro (License Required)
Frequency Response
- 4 Hz to 40 kHz
S/N ratio
- 115 dB
Outputs
- Analog x 1 (RCA)
- Digital x 1 (Co-axial)
USB
- USB Type-A x 1
- USB Type-C x 1 (for USB flash drive)
- USB Type-C x 1 (for Mac/PC connection)
Maximum Dimensions
- 344.6 x 490.4 x 130.1 mm
Weight
- 6.0 kg
Delivery
All Orders are shipped with free delivery, whether it’s a £4 Item or a £1000 Item, all items
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Our delivery times do vary depending on the supplier, and where the stock is located, Some of our European Suppliers take longer to ship, and some are the next day, so we do our best to let you know how long delivery is.
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2-3 Working days,
3-4 Working Days,
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7-10 Working Days
Next-day delivery is available at checkout, which is an extra cost of £7.99. If your item is in stock in our warehouse then it'll be shipped on the same day if ordered before 3pm, if it's not, then your item will be shipped express when it arrives into our warehouse.
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All in-stock orders placed before 3 pm will be processed the same day, and dispatched as soon as possible, if you place an order after this time or on a weekend or bank holiday then we will process the following working day.
Here at DYProAudio we want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not, we're here to help.
All products come with a minimum of 1 year manufacturer warranty and some manufacturers also offer an extended warranty which you will need to register directly with them to activate.
Return Eligibility
You can return most items to us within 14 days of receipt for a full refund or exchange, provided the following conditions are met:
1.The item must be in its original, unused condition
2. All tags, packaging, and accessories (if applicable) must be intact.
3. Some items, such as headphones, that have been used, we are unable to accept a return on for personal hygiene reasons.
When sending items back to us, please put items into another box, using brown, or clear tape and not gaffa tape.
Returns within 14 Days of purchase.
If you have ordered an item within 14 days of purchase and change your mind, then you can return the item to us as long as all the packaging inside, Manuals, and Power cables, is all included, and the box is in the same condition as you received it.
If you have disposed of your packaging then unfortunately we are unable to accept a return of your order due to not being able to re-sell this product on.
To complete your return, we require a RMA Number to be displayed on the package, or inside the package. To obtain your RMA Number please sales@dyproaudio.co.uk We will then supply you with our address to send the item back to. This then needs to be sent back within 7 working days of receipt of the email, otherwise, your refund may be refused.
Any custom-assembled products from Van Damme are non-returnable or non-refundable. We cannot accept a return on this, as they have been custom-made to your specification. We have made this clear in the product description before purchase. If you are unsure as to what products these are then please contact us.
Refusal of item or Delivery
If you order an item and you refuse delivery, there will be a 15% restocking fee that will be deducted from your refund, as this fee is passed down from the manufacturer on returning your order to their warehouse.
Returns Faulty Item within 30 Days of purchase.
If your item has arrived faulty, this is very rare but it can happen every now and then, and you still have the original packaging and all of the box, then we will repair this at our cost, on occasions we will also replace the item.
If you have disposed of the packaging, then we will need to send your item off to be repaired, and a replacement cannot be issued.
Please email us sales@dyproaudio.co.uk and let us know what the fault is, and any photos of the fault which can be seen, this will help us get the fault diagnosed and looked at quickly. Once we have done this we will supply you with a postage label at our cost, to get the item shipped back to us. We will then confirm the fault and get a replacement shipped straight back to you. This then needs to be sent back within 7 working days of receipt of the email, otherwise, your refund may be refused.
We must point out that should an item come back to us with no fault found then we reserve the right to charge the costs incurred for shipping the item back to us, and shipping the item back to you, These costs are £19.99 and are payable before we will ship the item back.
Returns Warranty Repair
All Products come with a Standard 1 years manufacturer warranty, and some products come with an extended warranty if registered online. Please contact us sales@dyproaudio.co.uk with a description of the fault and images and we can confirm where to send the item back to, and all of the returns information. On average the repair times are 2-3 weeks, sometimes this can be quicker, and sometimes longer due to if parts are needed. This then needs to be sent back within 7 working days of receipt of the email, otherwise, your refund may be refused.
Please be aware that the warranty does not cover general wear and tear of products such as batteries, bag zips, and Controller Sliders to name a few. Battery items come with a 90-day warranty.
It is your cost to send the item back to us, we recommend using a tracked and insured courier in case of loss and damages.
We must point out that should an item come back to us with no fault found then we reserve the right to charge the costs incurred for inspection of the unit, and shipping the item back to you. These costs are £19.99 and are payable before we will ship the item back.
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