AlphaTheta SLAB Music Production Controller Optimized for Serato Studio

Introducing SLAB: The first dedicated hardware controller for Serato Studio. Serato Studio is a powerful beat making DAW that gives producers and DJs everything they need to create album-quality beats and remixes with a modern, sample-based workflow: From slick sampling and stem separation to drum sequencing, virtual instruments, audio tracks, effects, and exclusive sound packs. SLAB has been designed as a dedicated controller to further unlock the creative power of Serato Studio. As soon as SLAB is plugged in, Serato Studio unlocks in full, for free - putting powerful, hands-on production within everyone's reach. SLAB's layout is focused on intuitive control, with carefully selected functions and a design that emphasizes a streamlined hands-on workflow. Every detail is optimized to help you navigate Serato Studio with confidence and speed.

With SLAB, you can also transition seamlessly from production to performance whenever you want; while the controller is custom-built with Serato Studio in mind, it also supports a variety of applications through its general-purpose MIDI mode, including Serato Sample, Serato DJ Pro, and various DAWs. And, with the built-in Stems Level feature which expands on Serato Studio's proprietary stems capabilities, you can finely control the volume of individual parts, including the vocals, melody, drums, and bass, which brings a new level of creative freedom and nuanced expression. Whether you're a beginner producer or an experienced beatmaker, SLAB brings amazing usability and flexibility to music production, serving as a solid foundation that supports a huge range of creative styles from the very first step.

Think of SLAB's transport section as the operational core of your music-making process. It brings together essential functions such as play, record, and seek, and it includes a multifunctional dial that enables faster browsing and seeking. You can swiftly locate the phrases you want by scrolling through sampled audio with the dial, which hugely enhances the speed and flexibility of the sampling process. One of the dial's key features is Focus Control, which you can use to manipulate third-party plugins, such as virtual instruments and effects, directly from SLAB. Simply move the mouse pointer over a parameter on your laptop's screen and use the dial to control it instantly - there's no need for manual MIDI mapping. This enables seamless, intuitive sound design and gives you immediate access to critical tools. When you use SLAB with compatible Serato software, including Studio, Sample, and DJ Pro, you can finely tune the volume of individual parts in the same track - such as vocals, melody, drums, and bass - via the Stems Level feature. Until now, if you wanted to tweak individual volume levels, you had to prepare separate tracks. But with SLAB's 4 touch-sensitive encoders, you can do it directly from the hardware. This hands-on control is also a game changer for DJ performances with Serato DJ Pro, enabling precise combinations of EQ and stem adjustments.

SLAB also supports Serato Sample and Serato DJ Pro. Thanks to its versatile MIDI mode, you can use your preferred DAW while taking advantage of Serato Sample's high-quality sampling engine for a smooth production workflow. And if you pair SLAB with Serato DJ Pro, it serves as an Official Serato Accessory (OSA), expanding the expressive possibilities of your DJ performances. From home studios to live stages, SLAB supports creativity across a wide range of scenarios. SLAB features a compact body smaller than A4 size/US Letter, making it easy to carry anywhere and create a comfortable studio environment, whether you're at home, in a café, or on the go. The 2-tone gray design gives a light, contemporary impression while clearly grouping functions for intuitive operation. Familiar elements such as AlphaTheta's signature circular PLAY/REC buttons, along with the unique illumination bar inspired by sample clips in Serato Studio and Serato Sample, offer an intuitive and engaging user experience for both creation and performance.

AlphaTheta SLAB Music Production Controller Features:

• Optimized for Serato Studio's creative workflow.
• Transport section and Focus Control that support core production tasks.
• Intuitive and responsive pad controller for producers .
• Touch-sensitive encoders with volume control for each stem.
• Support for Serato Sample and Serato DJ Pro offers even greater creative freedom.
• Precise control with Stems Level.
• Seamless integration with Serato applications for diverse production setups.
• Sleek design that turns any location into a studio.