Alphateta SLAB

AlphaTheta's SLAB is the first controller designed specifically for Serato Studio. Designed for beatmakers, producers and DJs, it offers an intuitive, responsive MIDI pad controller that makes creating faster and easier. Compact and workflow-oriented, it combines sensitive pads, touch-sensitive encoders, an OLED screen and full Serato integration, ideal for fast composing, stemming and precise plug-in control.

Who is SLAB designed for?

Beatmakers & producers looking for a fast setup

SLAB offers fast plug-in navigation and control thanks to Focus Control, perfect for composing without touching the mouse.

DJs using Serato Sample & Serato DJ Pro

Thanks to its MIDI mode and Official Serato Accessory status, SLAB becomes an excellent for manipulating your stems, sampling and enriching your sets.

Creators on the move

Its ultra-compact A4 format means you can produce anywhere: cafés, trains, mobile studios.

Features

Transport section and Focus Control function

SLAB's Transport section brings together the essential controls for playback, recording and searching. It also features a multifunction dial designed to speed up navigation and movement through your projects. The dial's key feature is Focus Control, which lets you directly manipulate third-party plug-ins, virtual instruments or effects, without using the mouse. The result: a faster, smoother and more precise workflow. Huge time savings in production.

OLED screen and touch-sensitive encoders

The OLED screen clearly displays integration status and parameter values as you modify them. The 4 touch-sensitive encoders next to it let you immediately adjust an EQ, stem, effect or Serato Studio parameter, without opening a menu or touching the mouse.

Multicolored LED pads

SLAB captures every nuance of your playing. Its 16 Performance Pads are highly sensitive, responsive and tactile, for precise control in finger drumming or rhythmic creation. They incorporate velocity sensitivity and aftertouch, offering expressiveness close to that of a real instrument.

Long-travel LED touch strip

The SLAB's long-travel LED touch strip offers 130 mm of surface area for controlling parameters such as filter, pitch, effect level or swing. Its smooth response, combined with visible RGB indicators, enables precise adjustments and expressive gestures, whether in production or performance.

Stems Level

With compatible Serato software, Studio, Sample and DJ Pro, SLAB activates the Stems Level function. This allows you to adjust the volume of each individual element of a track: vocals, melody, drums or bass. This gives you precise control over the structure of the track, without the need for exporting or external processing.

Perfect integration with Serato applications

Thanks to its versatile MIDI mode, SLAB can be used with Serato Studio while benefiting from Serato Sample's high-quality sampling engine (license required). Combined with Serato DJ Pro, it becomes an Official Serato Accessory (OSA), adding dedicated controls and expanding the possibilities of your DJ performances.

Compact, elegant design

The SLAB is smaller than an A4/US Letter sheet, making it easy to carry around. Its compact size means you can set up a comfortable workspace wherever you are: at home, in a café or on the move.

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Does SLAB work without Serato Studio?

Yes, thanks to the MIDI mode. But it reveals its full potential in Serato Studio, which it automatically which it automatically unlocks.

Can I use it with Serato DJ Pro?

Yes, it becomes an Official Serato Accessory (OSA) to enhance your DJ performances.

Are the pads suitable for finger drumming?

Yes: they're sensitive, precise and feature aftertouch for expressive performances.

Is the SLAB portable?

Yes, it's smaller than an A4 sheet, perfect for mobile setups.