AlphaTheta RMX-IGNITE has emerged as the definitive successor to the legendary Pioneer RMX-1000, modernising the "Remix Station" concept for a new era of high-fidelity, interconnected performance. Designed to be more than just an effects unit, it functions as a physical instrument that allows DJs to "sculpt" their sound in real-time using a tactile layout of levers and knobs. By moving away from the purely alphanumeric naming conventions of the past, AlphaTheta has positioned the "Ignite" as part of its core creative ecosystem, bridging the gap between traditional DJing and live production. It brings long-requested upgrades like a high-resolution color screen and professional-grade 96kHz/32-bit audio converters, ensuring that even the most complex effect chains retain studio-quality clarity during live club performances.
Core Performance Features
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Tactile 3-Band FX Engine: The unit is divided into high, mid, and low frequency bands. You can apply specific effects to each band independently, allowing you to, for example, add a "Stretch" effect only to the vocals (mids) while keeping the bass (lows) clean.
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Lever FX Control: 3 large performance levers allow for instant, physical triggering of effects like Echo, Reverb, Juggle, Reverse, Solo, and Stretch. These levers are designed for the high-energy "builds and breaks" that the original RMX was famous for.
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Isolate FX Dials: 3 oversized knobs provide smooth, rhythmic control over Tape Echo, Reverb, Drive, Filter, Ducker, and Rhythm.
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Sample Triggering & Groove Roll: 4 responsive pads trigger 20 built-in samples from Loopmasters. The new Groove Roll feature allows you to press multiple pads simultaneously to create complex, syncopated rolls that automatically sync to the master BPM.
Technical & Connectivity Upgrades
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Integrated Color Display: A 2.8-inch screen finally allows DJs to navigate sample libraries, view effect parameters, and manage settings without needing to connect to a laptop.
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Digital Send/Return: When paired with modern mixers like the DJM-A9 or DJM-V10, it connects via a single USB-C cable. This path is entirely digital, meaning zero audio degradation and automatic syncing of BPM and beat-grid data.
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Pro DJ Link Compatibility: You can load samples directly from any CDJ-3000X or XDJ-AZ on the network, removing the need for a dedicated SD card or USB stick for your sample banks.
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Studio-Grade Audio: It features an ESS 32-bit AD/DA converter and 96kHz/64-bit internal processing, providing a significant step up from the 48kHz resolution of its predecessor.
Technical Specifications: RMX-IGNITE
🔊 Studio-Grade Audio Quality
The RMX-IGNITE is built for the largest sound systems in the world. With 96 kHz sampling and 32-bit converters, it delivers a frequency response of 20 Hz – 40 kHz, ensuring your effects sound as crisp as the original master track.
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A/D, D/A Converters: 32-bit (ESS Technology)
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Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.0018 % (20 Hz – 20 kHz BW)
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S/N Ratio: 115 dB (Master connection)
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Internal Processing: 96 kHz / 64-bit DSP
🔌 Connectivity & I/O
Designed to fit into any setup—from a classic analog mixer to the latest digital DJ booth.
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Analog I/O: 1/4″ TS Jacks (Input x1, Output x1)
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Digital Multi I/O: 2x USB Type-C (For AC adapter and high-speed Multi I/O connection)
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Sampler Port: USB Type-A (5V/1A) for loading external samples.
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Pro DJ Link: LAN port (100BASE-TX) for hardware-wide BPM and grid syncing.
📁 Supported File Formats
Play high-resolution files directly from your hardware.
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WAV & AIFF
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Bit Depth: 16-bit, 24-bit
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Sampling Frequencies: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
⚖️ Build & Power
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Dimensions: 340.0 × 213.3 × 72.8 mm (13.4″ × 8.4″ × 2.9″)
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Weight: 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) — Light enough for tour bags, heavy enough to stay put on the desk.
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Power: AC 100V – 240V (Global compatibility) / DC 15V, 3.0A consumption.
