The first-ever controller made for Serato Studio. Hands-on sampling, sequencing, and stems control.
The AlphaTheta SLAB is a dedicated MIDI pad controller built from the ground up for Serato Studio, created in collaboration with Serato to give DJs and producers a fast, tactile way to flip samples and build full tracks. Plug SLAB into your computer and Serato Studio unlocks in full, turning your laptop into a complete beat making workstation with real pads, encoders, and a big workflow dial instead of just a trackpad.
With 16 RGB velocity- and aftertouch-sensitive pads, a long touch strip, four touch-sensitive encoders, and a powerful Focus Control dial, SLAB puts sampling, stem control, and performance FX right under your fingers whether you’re in Serato Studio, Serato Sample, or rocking a Serato DJ Pro set.
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Key Features
• Native Serato Studio controller – the first pad controller designed specifically for Serato Studio; plug in and the full DAW unlocks automatically.
• 16 RGB performance pads velocity and aftertouch sensitive for finger drumming, step sequencing, sample chops, and exclusive Pad FX.
• Touch Strip sweep filters, scrub samples, ride automation, or control custom parameters with smooth, expressive gestures.
• 4 touch-sensitive encoders switchable modes for EQ, FX, Stems Levels, and other key parameters; perfect for studio work and live Serato DJ Pro sets.
• Focus Control Dial hover your mouse over any parameter in Serato Studio or a third-party plugin and tweak it instantly from the big rotary dial no manual MIDI mapping required.
• Dedicated transport & workflow buttons – play, record, undo/redo, scene select, deck select, library browsing, note repeat, and more, all directly on the hardware.
• Integrated OLED display & LED strip – see deck, FX, pad mode, and parameter feedback at a glance while you keep your eyes off the laptop.
• Works across the Serato ecosystem – native integration with Serato Studio, Serato Sample, and Serato DJ Pro (as an Official Serato Accessory for stems and performance control).
• MIDI mode for any DAW switch to standard MIDI mode to custom-map SLAB in Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, or any MIDI-learn-capable software.
• USB-C bus-powered & ultra-portable smaller than an A4 sheet of paper, less than 2” tall, and powered entirely over USB-C.
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Specifications
• Compatible Software:
• Serato Studio (full version unlocks when SLAB is connected)
• Serato Sample (license required)
• Serato DJ Pro (Official Serato Accessory)
• Controls:
• 16 × RGB velocity/aftertouch pads
• 1 × multi-function Focus Control Dial
• 4 × touch-sensitive rotary encoders (EQ/FX/Stems/parameter modes)
• 1 × touch strip
• Transport section (Play, Record, Undo/Redo, directional keys)
• Pad mode, scene, deck, library, and note repeat buttons
• OLED display and LED strip indicator
• Connectivity: 1 × USB Type-C (audio/MIDI + power)
• Power: 5 V DC, 500 mA (USB bus-powered)
• Maximum Dimensions (W × D × H):
284.3 × 209.0 × 44.6 mm / 11.19” × 8.23” × 1.76”
• Weight:
1.0 kg / 2.2 lb
• Included Accessories:
USB-C cable (with straight & right-angle plugs), Quick Start Guide, safety/usage info, warranty (region dependent).
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Ideal For
• DJs who produce in Serato Studio and want pads, encoders, and stems control that feel like an instrument.
• Beatmakers & sample based producers who want fast chopping, sequencing, and FX without constant mouse work.
• Serato DJ Pro users looking to add dedicated stems, FX, and performance control alongside their main DJ hardware.
• Mobile creators & small studios who need a compact, USB powered controller that can travel easily and drop into any setup.

- Stock: Pre-Order
- Brand: AlphaTheta
- Model: SLAB
- Weight: 4.00lb
- Dimensions: 14.00in x 11.00in x 4.00in
- SKU: 841300102595
- UPC: 841300102595