AlphaTheta Slab MIDI Controller for Serato Studio

The AlphaTheta Slab MIDI Controller is created for DJs, producers, and home studio wizkids who need a focused hardware controller to increase the flow and fluidity of the Serato Studio workflow. It connects and unlocks the full version of Serato Studio at no cost, giving you instant access and control over sequencing, sampling, and stem-based production.

It has an intuitive layout that allows quick navigation and control, so crucial functions are available at hand. The sensitive pads respond to your touch, which gives you the tools for characterful beat creation. The touch strip brings real-time shaping that works like a dream with Serato Studio's tools.

The SLAB MIDI controller also functions in general MIDI mode, making it fully compatible with a wide variety of software, from Serato Sample and Serato DJ Pro to popular DAWs.

With its Stems Level control, users can manipulate individual elements such as drums, bass, melody, and vocals with fine precision, expanding on Serato Studio’s stem engine.

This allows producers and performers to shape detailed sound design while maintaining a performance-focused workflow, making SLAB a versatile tool for both studio production and live setups.

Hands-On Serato Studio Controller for Faster Music Production

The AlphaTheta SLAB controller offers a tactile, hands-on workflow for Serato Studio, delivering instant creative control in a familiar hardware layout. Its transport controls feature clearly defined panel zones and circular buttons inspired by CDJ-style layouts, allowing you to access key functions effortlessly during intense studio sessions.

A prominent central dial enables seamless switching between modes, including sampling, parameter editing, and performance adjustments. This makes navigating sound selection, beat programming, and track arrangement quicker, eliminating the need for a trackpad.

Once connected, Serato Studio unlocks fully, giving producers access to the complete environment to craft songs, beats, and remixes straight away.

Expressive Pads and Performance Tools for Dynamic Beat Making

Equipped with responsive 29 mm pads, the SLAB is perfect for sampling, chopping, triggering, and sequencing. Each pad is velocity-sensitive with adjustable aftertouch, giving detailed control over dynamic performances. LED indicators mirror the Serato Studio interface, making pad states easy to track at a glance.

Different modes, including Pad FX, step sequencing, and triggering, support all aspects of beat creation, enabling fast editing and rhythm development. A touch strip adds extra expression, offering smooth control over filter, pitch, and effects shaping, responding naturally for both studio production and live performance.

Advanced Stem Control and Intuitive Navigation

SLAB enhances the Serato Studio stem engine, allowing individual sample elements, such as vocals, drums, bass, and melody, to be isolated and finely adjusted. This precision supports the creative rearrangement and balancing of samples, which are essential for modern beat-making.

The combination of dials and encoder modes allows rapid navigation for library browsing, EQ shaping, effects control, and parameter adjustments. Focus Control offers direct access to plugin parameters without manual mapping, encouraging experimentation during sound design. All settings are immediately visible, keeping you confident during detailed editing.

Step Sequencing, Instrument Control, and Full Track Arrangement

The built-in step sequencer lets you program drum patterns intuitively, with real-time control of velocity, timing, swing, and grid settings. The sample deck can extract and store up to 16 parts from any source, including full control over key shifting, time stretching, and playback behaviour.

SLAB comes with over 190 instrument sounds, from pads, synths, keyboards, percussion, and guitars, providing melodic versatility beyond sample-based production. Serato Studio automatically detects project key and BPM, keeping ideas in sync while editing.

Features like Keyboard Mode, Auto Chords, and Play in Key ensure performances stay in tune, while automation controls allow detailed movement across volume, EQ, stems, and effects.

Finally, 42 high-quality effects, including reverbs, delays, compressors, and flangers, allow full shaping of complete arrangements, making SLAB a comprehensive solution for professional music production and beat making in Serato Studio.