AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X vs Bitwig Studio
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which dj hardware to buy.
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Bitwig Studio comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X | Bitwig Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | MSRP not yet announced | €99 / €199 / €399 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Formats | Standalone hardware | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Type | Standalone DJ multi player | Modular digital audio workstation |
| Display | 10.1-inch capacitive full-color touchscreen (dark/light modes) | — |
| Jog wheel | Mid-size, rotation indicator, non-slip surface | — |
| Performance | 8 Hot Cues, Beat Loop knob, Beat Sync, Beat Jump | — |
| USB | USB Type-A x1; USB Type-C x2 (storage x1 / PC x1) | — |
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF, Apple Lossless, FLAC | — |
| Streaming | Apple Music, Beatport Streaming, TIDAL (StreamingDirectPlay) | — |
| Cloud | rekordbox CloudDirectPlay (Dropbox, Google Drive) | — |
| Network | Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/n/ac), LAN x1 (PRO DJ LINK), NFC login | — |
| Audio output | RCA (AUDIO OUT L/R) x1 — analog only | — |
| S/N ratio | 105 dB | — |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz | — |
| Dimensions | 252.1 x 374.7 x 116.5 mm | — |
| Weight | 3.6 kg (7.9 lb) | — |
| Launch | Announced July 2, 2026; rekordbox update + CoBeat July 9, 2026 | — |
| Tiers | — | Essentials €99 / Producer €199 / Studio €399 |
| Platforms | — | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Latest | — | Studio 6 (April 2026) |
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