AlphaTheta SLAB Dedicated Hardware MIDI Pad Controller for Serato Studio
SLAB is the first-ever MIDI pad controller that puts Serato Studio’s sampling, sequencing, and performance capabilities directly into your hands. It brings the raw instinct, feel, and speed of beat-making back to its elements.
SLAB is a dedicated MIDI pad controller built to supercharge Serato Studio, turning a laptop into a fast, hands-on beat workstation. As soon as SLAB is connected, Serato Studio unlocks in full at no extra cost, giving creators an immediate route into album-ready beats, remixes, flips & sketch sessions.
A focused layout keeps production flowing, with a transport section for play, record & navigation, plus a multifunction dial with Focus Control for tweaking plugin parameters on the fly. An OLED display, 4 touch-sensitive encoders, and 16 velocity- & aftertouch-enabled RGB pads make chopping samples, triggering drums & riding Pad FX feel direct, expressive & musical.
A 130 mm LED long-stroke touch strip adds fluid control over filter, pitch, FX level & groove, while the Stems Level function lets users rebalance vocals, melody, drums & bass from the hardware when working in Serato Studio, Serato Sample or Serato DJ Pro. Compact, USB-powered & smaller than A4, SLAB is built for serious production in any space.
Features
- Dedicated MIDI pad controller designed for seamless integration with Serato Studio (unlocks full Serato Studio when connected)
- 16 highly responsive RGB Performance Pads with velocity & aftertouch support for drums, samples, cues & Pad FX
- Four pad modes including Pad FX mode, enabling up to four effects to be layered vertically across the pads in real time
- Transport section with play, record & seek controls plus multifunction Focus Control dial for fast browsing & plugin parameter editing
- OLED display showing integration status & parameter values, optimised for clear visibility in low-light studio or stage environments
- Four touch-sensitive encoders with instant parameter readout for EQ, stems, effects & Serato Studio device control
- 130 mm long-stroke touch strip with RGB indicators for filter, pitch, FX level, swing and other assignable parameters
- Stems Level feature for independent volume control of vocals, melody, drums & bass when used with compatible Serato software
- General-purpose MIDI mode for use with Serato Sample, Serato DJ Pro & a wide range of DAWs
- Official Serato Accessory (OSA) support when used with Serato DJ Pro to expand performance & FX workflows
- Compact footprint smaller than A4 / US Letter (284.3 mm × 209.0 mm × 44.6 mm; 11.19" × 8.23" × 1.76")
- Lightweight 1.0 kg design with contemporary 2-tone grey finish & clearly grouped control sections
- USB Type-C connection for power & data, including matching straight & L-shaped USB Type-C cable in the box
- Supplied with Quick Start Guide, precautions leaflet & regional warranty documentation