Meet SLAB — AlphaTheta x Serato’s Game-Changing Serato Studio Controller

Meet SLAB — The First Dedicated Controller for Serato Studio

There’s something exciting happening in the beat-making world. AlphaTheta and Serato have teamed up to release SLAB, the first-ever MIDI controller built specifically for Serato Studio. If you love the speed and flexibility of Serato’s sample-based workflow but wish the experience felt more hands-on and musical, SLAB is the controller that finally brings those ideas to life.

And here’s a huge win right out of the box: Plug SLAB in and Serato Studio unlocks in full, for free. No trials. No subscriptions. Just pure creative power ready to go.

Whether you’re a DJ looking to jump into production or a producer who wants a faster, more intuitive setup, SLAB is designed to help you move from ideas to finished tracks without overthinking the process.

Why SLAB Was Built

Serato Studio gives you everything you need to create chart-ready beats; sampling, stem separation, sequencing, virtual instruments, FX, automation, audio tracks, and exclusive sound packs. But let’s be honest… creating with a keyboard and mouse only gets you so far.

AlphaTheta SLAB brings your music to your fingertips.

This controller was developed to remove friction. Instead of clicking through menus, mapping knobs, and hunting for parameters, you can touch, tap, twist, and perform with the tools that matter, instantly.

From first-time music-makers to experienced producers, SLAB fits the modern creator: fast, portable, and ready wherever inspiration strikes.

Built for Serato Studio — Created for Creators

AlphaTheta SLAB’s layout is clean and focused, everything has a purpose. The transport section is your command center: play, record, and workflow tools are right under your fingers. A multi-functional dial speeds up sample navigation and sound design, letting you scroll, zoom in, and tweak without stopping the flow.

One of the smartest touches? Focus Control. Hover over a parameter on your laptop, twist the dial, and boom, you’re controlling it. No mapping required. That alone saves a ridiculous amount of time.

You get a clear OLED display on top for real-time feedback, and 4 touch-sensitive encoders that instantly show assignments as soon as you touch them. It feels like working on a real instrument instead of a spreadsheet.

Pads That Respond Like an Instrument

A great pad controller should feel alive under your hands and the AlphaTheta SLAB delivers. The 16 multicolor pads are velocity and aftertouch-sensitive, capturing the energy and groove of your performance.

Want to add effects to a drum pattern or chop-based loop? Flip into Pad FX mode and stack multiple effects at once, all played expressively in real time. These pads aren’t just triggers… they’re part of your performance.

Sampling also becomes second nature thanks to the vertically-arranged control section where you can favorite, auto-set, slice, and shape ideas without stopping the music.

Touch Strip Expressiveness

The 130 mm LED touch strip opens up new movement in your tracks, think filter sweeps, beat repeat energy, pitch slides, stutter effects, swing… whatever you want to bring to life. The RGB lighting keeps you locked in even in low-light studio environments, so you always know what’s happening.

A Game-Changer: Stems Level Control

Serato Stems changed the remixing game, but now it’s hands-on. SLAB’s encoders let you independently control the levels of:

• Vocals
• Melodies
• Drums
• Bass

Remixers and DJs are going to love this. Instead of preparing multiple tracks or edits, you can break down a song and reshape it… live.

More Than Just a Serato Studio Controller

AlphaTheta SLAB plays well everywhere:

• Serato Sample — buttery sample chopping
• Serato DJ Pro — an official Serato accessory for expressive performances
• MIDI Mode — works with any DAW (Ableton, FL Studio, Logic, etc.)

This controller makes it easy to go from studio mode → stage mode without switching gear or workflows.

Studio-Ready. Backpack-Friendly.

The AlphaTheta SLAB is smaller than a sheet of printer paper, seriously. Toss it in a backpack, load Serato Studio on your laptop, and your studio goes where you go.

The modern 2-tone gray finish looks clean and helps visually group sections for quicker navigation. Even the matching USB-C cable feels thoughtfully designed and yes, it comes with both straight and L-shaped connectors for tight DJ booths and workspace setups.

SLAB Key Specs

• Compatibility: Serato Studio (unlocks full software), Serato Sample, Serato DJ Pro (OSA)
• Max Dimensions (W × D × H): Max Dimensions (W × D × H)
• Weight: 1.0 kg / 2.2 lb
• Accessories Included: USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty docs

Specifications may change.