Review: AlphaTheta OMNIS-DUO

Few controllers in recent memory have turned as many heads as AlphaTheta’s OMNIS-DUO when it landed at the start of the year. Reception has been split; some love it, others aren’t quite sure, but there’s no denying it’s one of the boldest bits of DJ tech we’ve seen in a while.

The first thing that stands out is the look. The sleek deep-blue finish may have raised eyebrows among purists, but in person it feels like a win: elegant yet playful, and refreshingly different in a market dominated by black plastic.

It’s designed to stand out, and it certainly does.

The obvious pull is the portability. The OMNIS-DUO boasts around five hours of standalone playtime and can be topped up via USB-C with a portable charger—ideal for its spontaneous nature.

At just 498×57×306 mm and 4.6 kg, it’s a lightweight unit that’s built to be taken on the road. Rooftops, beaches, back seat of a car; we’ve tried it all, and the novelty of dropping a set literally anywhere hasn’t worn off.

Wireless connectivity is another smart move. If you combine the OMNIS-DUO with the new battery-powered WAVE-EIGHT speakers from AlphaTheta, which feature ultra-low-latency SonicLink technology, you can enjoy wireless DJing for total freedom.

It’ll work with other Bluetooth speakers too, but latency becomes obvious and makes mixing without headphones trickier.

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Users can also beam tracks directly via Bluetooth from a phone or laptop, complete with waveforms and BPM detection, which can then be mixed in with effects and all. It doesn’t automatically give the waveform and info straight away, but if you give it enough time, it can detect it wildly accurately.

It’s a great feature (that almost feels like sorcery) that encourages crowd involvement; even if it occasionally empowers the deck hogs a little too much.

With recent firmware updates, streaming is now an option with Beatport, TIDAL and Apple Music.

That said, the unit’s not without quirks.

One of the main points of discussion online has been the price. At US$1,599, it’s certainly on the higher end. There are more affordable alternatives, including AlphaTheta’s own DDJ-FLX4, which offers 80% of the same functionality at a lower cost. However, for consumers who value that additional 20% of features and refinements, it's a well worthwhile investment.

A similar alternative is the Denon DJ Prime GO+, which provides roughly the same feature set as the OMNIS-DUO while costing less.

The seven-inch touchscreen is crisp and responsive, but anyone used to knobs and faders will need time to adjust.

The FX workflow—eight beat FX and six sound colour FX—now lives entirely on-screen, and it takes a few sessions to fully adapt to. It’s a learning curve that takes some time, with the muscle memory no longer at play.

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The single USB slot proves quite limiting for a unit built around spontaneity and b2bs; an additional input would make more sense. Yes, there’s an SD card slot and it can be connected via PC/Mac via the USB Type-C , though swapping media mid-set isn’t always seamless in a USB-led environment.

The main fix is that the streaming through WiFi works as it should, but for those who stick to local files (plus in an environment with not-so-strong WiFi signal), it’s still a constraint.

Beyond those gripes, though, the OMNIS-DUO shines. It’s fun, accessible, and genuinely inspires you to use it. It’s not meant to replace a more well-rounded, professional club setup; it’s here to celebrate the social, adventurous side of DJing.

As AlphaTheta’s debut release under their own name, the OMNIS-DUO feels like a statement of intent: creative, community-driven, and built for the next generation of DJs who value freedom and fun as much as function.

Purchase the OMNIS-DUO from AlphaTheta here.

Henry Cooper is a Writer at Mixmag Asia. Follow him on Instagram.

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