{"id":151370,"date":"2025-12-05T16:58:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T22:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/?p=151370"},"modified":"2025-12-08T19:07:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T01:07:17","slug":"serato-and-alphatheta-announce-slab-first-dedicated-controller-for-serato-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/content\/2025\/12\/05\/serato-and-alphatheta-announce-slab-first-dedicated-controller-for-serato-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"Serato and AlphaTheta Announce SLAB, First Dedicated Controller For Serato Studio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-151371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Serato-SLAB-header-image-728x312.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Serato-SLAB-header-image-728x312.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Serato-SLAB-header-image-320x137.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Serato-SLAB-header-image-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Serato-SLAB-header-image-700x300.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Serato-SLAB-header-image-1200x514.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Serato-SLAB-header-image.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Serato<\/strong> has announced the launch of <strong>SLAB<\/strong>, the first-ever pad controller designed specifically for <strong>Serato Studio<\/strong>. Co-developed with <strong>AlphaTheta Corporation<\/strong>, SLAB turns Serato Studio\u2019s production tools into an expressive, intuitive hardware experience for producers and artists of every experience level.<\/p>\n<p>Designed around the core elements of sampling, sequencing, and performance, SLAB brings the raw feel, instinct, and speed of beat making back to its essential elements.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SLAB: The First Controller Made for Serato Studio\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FnTZ2L_cLXQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Designed to maximize efficiency with Serato Studio, SLAB also natively controls <strong>Serato Sample<\/strong>, and <strong>Serato DJ Pro<\/strong> as an accessory device, giving creators flexibility across both production and performance setups.<\/p>\n<p>With a versatile MIDI mode, producers can switch effortlessly between SLAB\u2019s native control of Serato Sample and any custom mapping within a compatible DAW.<\/p>\n<p>Built for both studio production and live performance, SLAB\u2019s combination of tactile control with deep software integration bridges beatmaking and performance into a unified workflow.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-151374 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLAB-Studio-e1764975127901-728x298.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLAB-Studio-e1764975127901-728x298.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLAB-Studio-e1764975127901-320x131.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLAB-Studio-e1764975127901-768x315.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLAB-Studio-e1764975127901-732x300.jpg 732w, https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLAB-Studio-e1764975127901-1200x492.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SLAB-Studio-e1764975127901.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-151372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Serato-SLAB-tall-A7R07798-RETOUCHED-320x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Serato-SLAB-tall-A7R07798-RETOUCHED-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Serato-SLAB-tall-A7R07798-RETOUCHED-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Serato-SLAB-tall-A7R07798-RETOUCHED-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Serato-SLAB-tall-A7R07798-RETOUCHED-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Serato-SLAB-tall-A7R07798-RETOUCHED.jpg 987w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>SLAB Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>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\u2014including plugins<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated transport controls and buttons to navigate between Scenes, Deck, and Pads<\/li>\n<li>13cm long-stroke touch strip for dynamic parameter control, such as filter sweeps, pitch bending, swing subdivision, and note repeats\u2014 adjustable live even while triggering pads or recording automation.<\/li>\n<li>Precise Step Sequencer with grid editing, velocity control, swing, and note nudge<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cFor 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,\u201d said Young Ly, CEO of Serato. \u201cOur 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re so excited to announce the launch of SLAB. AlphaTheta and Serato have been working together closely since 2011, and this product embodies both companies&#8217; deep passion for music,\u201d 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>SLAB Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SLAB Overview\u2014The Serato Studio-Native Pad Controller\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GPhpWOMr86A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>SLAB\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing and Availability:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/serato.com\/studio\/slab\">SLAB<\/a> is available now through authorized sellers worldwide and costs $329 USD. Find a local retailer\/distributor <a href=\"https:\/\/alphatheta.com\/product\/production\/slab\/gray\/\">here<\/a>.\u00a0 For additional information on SLAB, <a href=\"https:\/\/serato.com\/studio\/slab\">visit the Serato website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Serato has announced the launch of SLAB, the first-ever pad controller designed specifically for Serato Studio. &hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/content\/2025\/12\/05\/serato-and-alphatheta-announce-slab-first-dedicated-controller-for-serato-studio\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Serato and AlphaTheta Announce SLAB, First Dedicated Controller For Serato Studio<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":151371,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[17,1],"tags":[35809,33481,3574,35047,34909,36037,34042],"class_list":["post-151370","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dj","category-music-news","tag-alpha-theta","tag-alphatheta","tag-serato","tag-serato-dj-pro","tag-serato-sample","tag-serato-slab","tag-serato-studio"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Serato-SLAB-header-image.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151370","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=151370"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151370\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":151406,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151370\/revisions\/151406"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/151371"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=151370"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=151370"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.synthtopia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=151370"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}