Serato and Alphatheta Corporation Launch Slab: The First Dedicated Controller for Serato Studio

A music production tool for all creators, SLAB integrates seamlessly with Serato Sample, Serato Studio, and Serato DJ.

Serato announced today the launch of SLAB, the first-ever pad controller designed specifically for Serato Studio. Co-developed with AlphaTheta Corporation, SLAB turns Serato Studio’s powerful production tools into an expressive, intuitive hardware experience — for producers and artists of every level. Designed around the core elements of sampling, sequencing, and performance, SLAB brings the raw feel, instinct, and speed of beatmaking back to its essential elements.

Designed to maximize efficiency with Serato Studio, SLAB also natively controls Serato Sample, and Serato DJ Pro as an accessory device, giving creators flexibility across both production and performance setups.

With a versatile MIDI mode, producers can switch effortlessly between SLAB’s native control of Serato Sample and any custom mapping within a compatible DAW.

Built for both studio production and live performance, SLAB’s combination of tactile control with deep software integration bridges beatmaking and performance into a unified workflow.

Key Features of SLAB:
16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads for finger drumming, sequencing, and Pad FX, highly responsive multicolored LED performance pads with an intuitive layout that gives quick access to features like Auto Set and Favorite, speeding up production processes and workflow
Large multi-function dial for library browsing, scrubbing, and sample slice editing, plus Focus Mode to control anything your cursor hovers over in Serato Studio—including plugins
Dynamic LED display that provides information on global project, Deck (instruments, samples, drums), individual Pad, and parameter controls including EQ, Stem, FX, BPM, Key, etc., with four touch-sensitive encoder knobs on the top panel to switch effortlessly between modes
Dedicated transport controls and buttons to navigate between Scenes, Deck, and Pads
13cm long-stroke touch strip for dynamic parameter control, such as filter sweeps, pitch bending, swing subdivision, and note repeats— adjustable live even while triggering pads or recording automation.
Precise Step Sequencer with grid editing, velocity control, swing, and note nudge
Streamlined, compact, US letter-sized body that transforms any space into a comfortable studio environment with optimized design and conveniently USB-powered for immediate functionality
“For three decades, Serato has been a leader in providing best-in-class software for DJs and music producers, and now we are incredibly excited to dive into the world of music production hardware by working with AlphaTheta to co-develop SLAB, the first native controller for Serato Studio,” said Young Ly, CEO of Serato. “Our artist community is at the forefront of everything we do, and given our track record of successful collaboration with AlphaTheta, we knew they were the right partner for developing an exceptional hardware product to enhance the workflow of our highly creative community.”

“We’re so excited to announce the launch of SLAB. AlphaTheta and Serato have been working together closely since 2011, and this product embodies both companies' deep passion for music,” stated Yoshinori Kataoka, President and CEO of AlphaTheta Corporation. We look forward to seeing music lovers around the world use SLAB to enjoy an even richer creative experience.”

SLAB’s release lands alongside major updates across the Serato ecosystem, with cross-functionality with Studio 2.5.0, Sample 2.2.0 (also including new Stems Levels and Stems Automation features) and DJ Pro 4.0.1.

SLAB is available now through authorized retailers worldwide. Find a local retailer/distributor here https://alphatheta.com/product/production/slab/gray/.

For more on SLAB, visit https://serato.com/studio/slab.






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