*** Update April 2025 - Apple Music Support added ***

AlphaTheta Corporation has made another step toward offering DJs complete creative freedom by adding support for Apple Music to its rekordbox DJ software and selected hardware systems. This update enables you to play seamlessly using Apple Music's massive library of over 100 million tracks, and its expertly curated playlists, when you play with rekordbox and supported DJ gear.

With the XDJ-AZ, you can now connect directly to Apple Music via the internet and get instant access to the latest club tracks, chart hits, and nostalgic classics, plus your favorite playlists from your Apple Music account. This integration enables you explore new creative possibilities in your DJ sets.

To unlock these features, updates were released for rekordbox for Mac / Windows (ver. 7.1.0), rekordbox for iOS (ver. 4.4.0) and XDJ-AZ firmware (ver. 1.21) on March 25, 2025.

Through this collaboration with Apple Music, AlphaTheta will launch the AlphaTheta DJ Mix Curator page on the streaming platform. To provide new inspiration for DJ sets, the page will feature DJ mixes along with unmixed playlists of all the featured tracks so you can create your own version of each mix at home.

Key features:

Expand your sound with Apple Music's catalog of over 100 million tracks and 30,000 playlists.
Use the latest rekordbox features with Apple Music.
Enjoy DJing anywhere with your smartphone and Apple Music.
Directly access Apple Music from the XDJ-AZ.
Seamlessly manage your music library.

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-A9DJM-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-Fir 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.

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,

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-Fir 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.

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.

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 Bluetoothr 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

Clear and dynamic audio

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.

3-Band Master EQ

You can also use the 3-Band Master EQ to tweak the output sound according to the acoustic characteristics of the venue.
Mixer Settings

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

Hardware Unlock
The XDJ-AZ is a Hardware Unlock device. Simply plug the XDJ-AZ into a PC / Mac running the rekordbox application and you can use the software.

Serato DJ Pro
Simply plug the XDJ-AZ into a PC / Mac running the Serato DJ Pro application and you can use the software. (Coming December 2024).

3 USB ports
Perform back-to-back with another DJ and hand over smoothly thanks to the 3 USB inputs (2 top-loading for USB devices and 1 laptop connection).

rekordbox Link Export
Play tracks directly from your PC / Mac or mobile device by connecting via a USB cable, LAN cable, or wireless connection.

Performance Pads
Hit the 8 back-lit rubber Performance Pads to trigger Hot Cues, Beat Loop, Slip Loop and the Beat Jump.

Gate Cue
Experiment with your pad play using Gate Cue, which plays the music from the cue point only when you press the pad. Take your finger off the pad and the music stops instantly, and silently returns to the cue point.

Easy to carry
Be ready to play at a moment's notice. The single-unit design with grab handles makes carrying and setup easy.

High-quality audio
The mic input circuit produces crystal-clear sound, even with a high input level.

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)

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
Wireless LAN
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

SonicLink
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: Yes
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