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AlphaTheta Corporation announces the release of the XDJ-AZ, a powerful new 4-deck all-in-one DJ system with the layout and features of a club-standard setup. This new unit has been designed to offer the ultimate all-in-one DJ experience, significantly evolving the features and usability of its predecessor, the XDJ-XZ.
As a permanent fixture for venues such as clubs, event spaces, and studios, or for DJs who take their gear on the road, this single unit provides a professional performance environment that elevates your DJ sets to new heights wherever you play.
Be at one with the decks when you perform on the XDJ-AZ, which inherits the layout and feel of the CDJ-3000multi player and DJM-A9 mixer. To give you access to brand-new tracks and your latest music library, the all-in-one DJ system has built-in Wi-Fi®. So, you can play songs from cloud-based libraries and perform with up-to-date performance information, such as Hot Cues, anytime, anywhere. And you can play tracks from Beatport’s vast catalog. This, coupled with the unit’s multi-device support, gives you the choice to play with music from various types of media.
With 4-deck playback, you can get even more creative in your performances by adding extra sounds to your mix, and the 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen makes track selection and menu navigation easier than ever. A built-in transmitter enables quick and simple syncing of the XDJ-AZ and the HDJ-F10 SonicLink-compatible professional DJ headphones via an ultra-low-latency wireless connection, and the system features even better sound quality than its predecessors. Combining the latest tech with the most intuitive layout, the XDJ-AZ ushers in the future of all-in-one DJ systems.
AlphaTheta Corporation announces the release of the XDJ-AZ, a powerful new 4-deck all-in-one DJ system with the layout and features of a club-standard setup. This new unit has been designed to offer the ultimate all-in-one DJ experience, significantly evolving the features and usability of its predecessor, the XDJ-XZ.
As a permanent fixture for venues such as clubs, event spaces, and studios, or for DJs who take their gear on the road, this single unit provides a professional performance environment that elevates your DJ sets to new heights wherever you play.
Be at one with the decks when you perform on the XDJ-AZ, which inherits the layout and feel of the CDJ-3000multi player and DJM-A9 mixer. To give you access to brand-new tracks and your latest music library, the all-in-one DJ system has built-in Wi-Fi®. So, you can play songs from cloud-based libraries and perform with up-to-date performance information, such as Hot Cues, anytime, anywhere. And you can play tracks from Beatport’s vast catalog. This, coupled with the unit’s multi-device support, gives you the choice to play with music from various types of media.
With 4-deck playback, you can get even more creative in your performances by adding extra sounds to your mix, and the 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen makes track selection and menu navigation easier than ever. A built-in transmitter enables quick and simple syncing of the XDJ-AZ and the HDJ-F10 SonicLink-compatible professional DJ headphones via an ultra-low-latency wireless connection, and the system features even better sound quality than its predecessors. Combining the latest tech with the most intuitive layout, the XDJ-AZ ushers in the future of all-in-one DJ systems.
Club-standard DJ experience with the feeling of complete control
The XDJ-AZ inherits the layout and feel of the flagship CDJ-3000 and DJM-A9 to give you an intuitive experience. When you perform on the system, it feels as if you’re at one with the decks, allowing for more creative performances. With full-size jog wheels that feel just like those on the CDJ-3000, pitch bending and scratching on the XDJ-AZ are incredibly smooth. The mixer section inherits the intuitive layout of the DJM-A9, with all controls positioned to maximize playability. And it features user-friendly buttons for assigning Beat FX to help you express yourself through the music. So, when you’ve mastered the XDJ-AZ, you’ll be familiar with the way club-standard equipment works and feels, making it much easier to perform at your best in clubs.
The XDJ-AZ inherits the layout and feel of the flagship CDJ-3000 and DJM-A9 to give you an intuitive experience. When you perform on the system, it feels as if you’re at one with the decks, allowing for more creative performances. With full-size jog wheels that feel just like those on the CDJ-3000, pitch bending and scratching on the XDJ-AZ are incredibly smooth. The mixer section inherits the intuitive layout of the DJM-A9, with all controls positioned to maximize playability. And it features user-friendly buttons for assigning Beat FX to help you express yourself through the music. So, when you’ve mastered the XDJ-AZ, you’ll be familiar with the way club-standard equipment works and feels, making it much easier to perform at your best in clubs.
Built-in Wi-Fi® and support for various media types to suit your DJ style
rekordbox CloudDirectPlay compatibility
Access your cloud-based rekordbox library directly from the XDJ-AZ with CloudDirectPlay. You can use the latest version of your playlists and performance data, such as Hot Cue information, and even update it from the unit. This not only ensures a seamless DJ experience but also allows you to do all your preparation solely from your all-in-one system.
*You’ll need a subscription to the rekordbox Creative or Professional plan, or Cloud Option to use rekordbox CloudDirectPlay.
Access your cloud-based rekordbox library directly from the XDJ-AZ with CloudDirectPlay. You can use the latest version of your playlists and performance data, such as Hot Cue information, and even update it from the unit. This not only ensures a seamless DJ experience but also allows you to do all your preparation solely from your all-in-one system.
*You’ll need a subscription to the rekordbox Creative or Professional plan, or Cloud Option to use rekordbox CloudDirectPlay.
StreamingDirectPlay compatibility
With support for Beatport Streaming, the StreamingDirectPlay feature enables you to directly play tracks from Beatport’s vast dance music library and the latest genre-specific playlists. You’ll even get analysis data such as waveform, BPM, and grid information so you can easily mix new and diverse music into your sets.
*To use StreamingDirectPlay on the XDJ-AZ, you’ll need to subscribe to the Beatport Streaming Professional or Advanced plan. For more information about Beatport Streaming, click here.
With support for Beatport Streaming, the StreamingDirectPlay feature enables you to directly play tracks from Beatport’s vast dance music library and the latest genre-specific playlists. You’ll even get analysis data such as waveform, BPM, and grid information so you can easily mix new and diverse music into your sets.
*To use StreamingDirectPlay on the XDJ-AZ, you’ll need to subscribe to the Beatport Streaming Professional or Advanced plan. For more information about Beatport Streaming, click here.
Extensive device and DJ application compatibility
As well as playing tracks from USB drives, you can DJ by connecting to your PC/Mac or mobile device. And, if you want to showcase your individuality even further, you can play audio from external devices like turntables and samplers. The unit has a USB Type-C port for PC/Mac connection, so you can use rekordbox for Mac/Windows in Performance mode or Serato DJ Pro*1 and there’s no need for a paid subscription plan for either. And, if you use the Wi-Fi® connection for rekordbox Link Export, you can conveniently access tracks from your PC/Mac or mobile device without needing to plug in cables.*2
*1 Coming December 2024.
*2 You can use the Link Export of rekordbox for Mac/Windows or rekordbox for iOS/Android. Link Export in rekordbox for Android doesn’t support wired connections.
As well as playing tracks from USB drives, you can DJ by connecting to your PC/Mac or mobile device. And, if you want to showcase your individuality even further, you can play audio from external devices like turntables and samplers. The unit has a USB Type-C port for PC/Mac connection, so you can use rekordbox for Mac/Windows in Performance mode or Serato DJ Pro*1 and there’s no need for a paid subscription plan for either. And, if you use the Wi-Fi® connection for rekordbox Link Export, you can conveniently access tracks from your PC/Mac or mobile device without needing to plug in cables.*2
*1 Coming December 2024.
*2 You can use the Link Export of rekordbox for Mac/Windows or rekordbox for iOS/Android. Link Export in rekordbox for Android doesn’t support wired connections.
Large touchscreen for seamless control, from selecting tracks to performing
The 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen on the XDJ-AZ doesn’t just give you more visual information – it makes it easier to control everything too. Up to 13 tracks can be displayed at once – a massive increase from the 8 on the XDJ-XZ – so you can see more of your music and find songs quicker. Other advanced features include Playlist Bank, to which you can register up to 4 playlists for rapid access, Touch Preview, which allows you to preview tracks in playlists without loading them, and Touch Cue, which you can use to preview the upcoming section of tracks currently playing on the deck. All this makes track selection quick and smooth. And, with the option to display the status of the selected Performance Pad and Beat FX settings simultaneously, you can instantly grasp the information you need in order to perform.
The 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen on the XDJ-AZ doesn’t just give you more visual information – it makes it easier to control everything too. Up to 13 tracks can be displayed at once – a massive increase from the 8 on the XDJ-XZ – so you can see more of your music and find songs quicker. Other advanced features include Playlist Bank, to which you can register up to 4 playlists for rapid access, Touch Preview, which allows you to preview tracks in playlists without loading them, and Touch Cue, which you can use to preview the upcoming section of tracks currently playing on the deck. All this makes track selection quick and smooth. And, with the option to display the status of the selected Performance Pad and Beat FX settings simultaneously, you can instantly grasp the information you need in order to perform.
Standalone 4-deck playback: DJ your way
Whether you want to add more sounds to your mix, create live mashups, go back-to-back with another DJ, or get more tracks lined up so you’re ready to drop them at the perfect time, 4-deck playback support on the XDJ-AZ gives you the flexibility to perform however you like. You can seamlessly integrate CDJs into your setup too, so there’s no need to switch decks. With PRO DJ LINK™ compatibility, beat and on-air information are synced across the players, so you’ll feel in full control.
Whether you want to add more sounds to your mix, create live mashups, go back-to-back with another DJ, or get more tracks lined up so you’re ready to drop them at the perfect time, 4-deck playback support on the XDJ-AZ gives you the flexibility to perform however you like. You can seamlessly integrate CDJs into your setup too, so there’s no need to switch decks. With PRO DJ LINK™ compatibility, beat and on-air information are synced across the players, so you’ll feel in full control.
Ultra-low-latency wireless monitoring with SonicLink-compatible DJ headphones
Thanks to the integrated SonicLink transmitter, you can enjoy ultra-low-latency wireless monitoring with the
HDJ-F10 professional DJ headphones. Press a single button to pair the XDJ-AZ with the headphones and you can move around the DJ booth or stage freely, knowing you’ll never tangle or pull on a cable. SonicLink is AlphaTheta’s own proprietary ultra-low-latency wireless technology. It transmits audio 20 times faster than the commonly used Bluetooth® SBC codec, so you’ll never notice a delay between pressing a button or scratching with the jog wheels and hearing the sound from the output.
*The XDJ-AZ doesn’t support a wireless connection with the WAVE-EIGHT portable wireless DJ speaker.
Thanks to the integrated SonicLink transmitter, you can enjoy ultra-low-latency wireless monitoring with the HDJ-F10 professional DJ headphones. Press a single button to pair the XDJ-AZ with the headphones and you can move around the DJ booth or stage freely, knowing you’ll never tangle or pull on a cable. SonicLink is AlphaTheta’s own proprietary ultra-low-latency wireless technology. It transmits audio 20 times faster than the commonly used Bluetooth® SBC codec, so you’ll never notice a delay between pressing a button or scratching with the jog wheels and hearing the sound from the output.
*The XDJ-AZ doesn’t support a wireless connection with the WAVE-EIGHT portable wireless DJ speaker.
Professional club-ready quality
If you’re familiar with the preceding XDJ-XZ, you’ll notice various upgrades have been made in the design of the XDJ-AZ. By incorporating a 32-bit D/A converter from ESS Technology, the sound quality has been significantly enhanced to create clear and dynamic audio that can rock large venues and clubs.
You can also use the 3-Band Master EQ to tweak the output sound according to the acoustic characteristics of the venue.
And the unit features a dedicated button for the mixer settings, so you can quickly check and adjust the mixer’s status on-screen.
Other features
If you’re familiar with the preceding XDJ-XZ, you’ll notice various upgrades have been made in the design of the XDJ-AZ. By incorporating a 32-bit D/A converter from ESS Technology, the sound quality has been significantly enhanced to create clear and dynamic audio that can rock large venues and clubs.
You can also use the 3-Band Master EQ to tweak the output sound according to the acoustic characteristics of the venue.
And the unit features a dedicated button for the mixer settings, so you can quickly check and adjust the mixer’s status on-screen.
Other features
- Large Performance Pads offer dynamic playability
- 3 USB inputs (2 top-loading for USB devices, and 1 laptop connection) for smooth back-to-back performances and DJ handovers
- Supports Gate Cue mode, where Hot Cues play only while you press the pads
- Unlocks rekordbox Performance mode – no license needed
- Compatible with Link Export for rekordbox for Mac/Windows and rekordbox for iOS/Android
- Compatible with Serato DJ Pro – no license needed (coming December 2024)
- AlphaTheta Care extended warranty service
- Large Performance Pads offer dynamic playability
- 3 USB inputs (2 top-loading for USB devices, and 1 laptop connection) for smooth back-to-back performances and DJ handovers
- Supports Gate Cue mode, where Hot Cues play only while you press the pads
- Unlocks rekordbox Performance mode – no license needed
- Compatible with Link Export for rekordbox for Mac/Windows and rekordbox for iOS/Android
- Compatible with Serato DJ Pro – no license needed (coming December 2024)
- AlphaTheta Care extended warranty service
Specifications
Maximum Dimensions (W × D × H) 895 × 504.1 × 133.4 mm / 35.24” × 19.85” × 5.25” Main unit weight 13.5 kg / 29.8 lbs. Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (USB) S/N ratio 115 dB (USB) Total harmonic distortion 0.0018 % (USB) Accessories Power cord
Quick Start Guide
Precautions for use
Warranty (for some regions) Compatible software rekordbox for Mac/Windows
rekordbox for iOS/Android
Serato DJ Pro (Coming December 2024)
| Maximum Dimensions (W × D × H) | 895 × 504.1 × 133.4 mm / 35.24” × 19.85” × 5.25” |
|---|---|
| Main unit weight | 13.5 kg / 29.8 lbs. |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (USB) |
| S/N ratio | 115 dB (USB) |
| Total harmonic distortion | 0.0018 % (USB) |
| Accessories | Power cord Quick Start Guide Precautions for use Warranty (for some regions) |
| Compatible software | rekordbox for Mac/Windows rekordbox for iOS/Android Serato DJ Pro (Coming December 2024) |
Terminals
Inputs LINE / PHONO × 2 (RCA)
MIC × 2 (XLR & 1/4” TRS jack) Outputs MASTER × 2 (XLR × 1, RCA × 1)
BOOTH × 1 (1/4” TRS jack)
PHONES × 2 (1/4” stereo jack × 1, 3.5 mm stereo mini jack × 1) USB USB Type-A × 2
USB Type-C × 1 Others LAN port (100BASE-TX) × 1
| Inputs | LINE / PHONO × 2 (RCA) MIC × 2 (XLR & 1/4” TRS jack) |
|---|---|
| Outputs | MASTER × 2 (XLR × 1, RCA × 1) BOOTH × 1 (1/4” TRS jack) PHONES × 2 (1/4” stereo jack × 1, 3.5 mm stereo mini jack × 1) |
| USB | USB Type-A × 2 USB Type-C × 1 |
| Others | LAN port (100BASE-TX) × 1 |
Wireless LAN
Supported standards IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac Frequency band used 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
| Supported standards | IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac |
|---|---|
| Frequency band used | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
Bluetooth
Wireless system Bluetooth ver. 5.3 Compatible codecs SBC, AAC
| Wireless system | Bluetooth ver. 5.3 |
|---|---|
| Compatible codecs | SBC, AAC |
SonicLink
Frequency band used 2.4 GHz
| Frequency band used | 2.4 GHz |
|---|
Performance Control
Channels 4 Deck Control 4 (USB Storage Device)
4 (DJ Software Control) Jog Wheel 206 mm Jog Feeling ✓ Sound Color FX ・DUB ECHO
・NOISE
・SWEEP
・FILTER
・SPACE
・CRUSH Beat FX ・DELAY
・ECHO
・PING PONG
・SPIRAL
・REVERB
・TRANS
・FILTER
・TRIPLET FILTER
・FLANGER
・PHASER
・ROLL
・TRIPLET ROLL
・HELIX
・MOBIUS
Visit the official rekordbox website for the software’s specifications:
・rekordbox for Mac/Windows
rekordbox.com
| Channels | 4 |
|---|---|
| Deck Control | 4 (USB Storage Device) 4 (DJ Software Control) |
| Jog Wheel | 206 mm |
| Jog Feeling | ✓ |
| Sound Color FX | ・DUB ECHO ・NOISE ・SWEEP ・FILTER ・SPACE ・CRUSH |
| Beat FX | ・DELAY ・ECHO ・PING PONG ・SPIRAL ・REVERB ・TRANS ・FILTER ・TRIPLET FILTER ・FLANGER ・PHASER ・ROLL ・TRIPLET ROLL ・HELIX ・MOBIUS |
Visit the official rekordbox website for the software’s specifications:
・rekordbox for Mac/Windows
rekordbox.com
