AlphaTheta SLAB Hardware Controller For Serato Studio

Turn your ideas into finished beats faster than ever with SLAB — the first hardware controller built natively for Serato Studio, co-developed by AlphaTheta and Serato. Designed to merge DJ-style performance with modern beatmaking, this compact pad controller offers a direct, tactile connection to Serato’s sample-driven workflow. Its 16 velocity/aftertouch pads, touch-responsive encoders, bright OLED display, dedicated Focus Control dial and hands-on Stems Level control streamline everything from chopping samples to arranging full tracks. Plug SLAB in once and Serato Studio unlocks in full — no license, no subscriptions, no extra purchase. For DJs who produce and producers who perform, SLAB makes Serato feel immediate, musical and physical.

Workflow-Driven Design for Modern Producers

SLAB’s layout supports fast, distraction-free creation with an A4-sized footprint that fits home studios, traveling rigs and small desk setups. The transport section combines Play, Record and navigation controls with a multifunction browsing dial that accelerates sampling, editing and project movement. Focus Control lets you adjust plugin parameters simply by hovering your mouse over them — no mapping or setup required. Paired with an OLED display and four touch-sensitive encoders, SLAB keeps essential information visible, letting you stay creative without digging through menus.

Expressive Pads and Performance Controls

Built to respond like an instrument, SLAB features 16 multicolor pads with velocity and aftertouch sensitivity plus four instant pad modes for sampling, sequencing and performance. Pad FX mode assigns up to four simultaneous effects, allowing transitions and textures to be played directly on the pads. The 130 mm RGB touch strip adds expressive control over filters, pitch, effects, timing and more. With the pads and editing controls vertically aligned, chopping, sequencing and manipulating stems feels intuitive and musical.

Stem Control and Expanded Integration

SLAB introduces dedicated Stems Level control with four touch-sensitive encoders for vocals, melody, drums and bass inside Serato Studio, Serato Sample and Serato DJ Pro. This native integration allows detailed isolation, balancing and creative stem transitions without MIDI mapping. Whether remixing, arranging or performing live, stem-based control feels as immediate as adjusting EQ on a mixer, opening new performance techniques that blend DJ and production workflows.

Versatility Beyond Serato Studio

While SLAB elevates Serato Studio, its reach extends far beyond a single platform. In MIDI mode, it works with DAWs like Ableton Live, Logic Pro and FL Studio, while Serato Sample allows its expressive control within other production environments. DJs can use SLAB as an Official Serato Accessory for Serato DJ Pro, expanding stem and FX performance tools on stage. With USB-C bus power, compact dimensions and both straight and L-shaped cables included, SLAB adapts easily to travel-ready setups and hybrid workflows.

Design, Build and Brand Legacy

AlphaTheta’s industrial design gives SLAB a clean two-tone look inspired by Serato’s clip interface, paired with a durable build rooted in professional DJ hardware. Weighing under 2.2 lb. and smaller than A4/US Letter size, it’s portable yet solid enough for studio production and live use. Signature details — like circular transport buttons and a distinct illumination bar — reinforce a familiar but modern experience. Most importantly, plug SLAB into your computer and Serato Studio unlocks in full, delivering professional beatmaking tools from the very first session.