ALPHATHETA SLAB Music Production Controller

AlphaTheta SLAB MIDI Pad Controller for Serato Studio – Grey

Elemental beatmaking, hands-on control.

The AlphaTheta SLAB is a compact, USB-powered MIDI pad controller designed from the ground up for Serato Studio. It pulls the heart of beat-making out of the laptop and back under your fingers, with responsive pads, a performance touch strip, and a smart multi-function dial that keeps your ideas flowing. Whether you’re chopping samples on the couch, sketching drums in the studio or performing live, SLAB gives you a fast, fun and tactile way to create.

Available now at Concert AV – your home for AlphaTheta gear in Melbourne and across Australia.

Key Features

• Built for Serato Studio

  • Deep, native integration with Serato Studio’s sampling, sequencing and performance tools.

  • Full control over sample decks, instruments, step sequencing, FX, stems and more – without living on your trackpad. 

• Hands-on transport & workflow controls

  • Dedicated play, record and transport buttons laid out like club-standard CDJ controls for an instantly familiar feel. 

  • Clear panel zoning and a large central dial make it easy to see where everything lives when you’re in the zone.

• Smart multi-function dial & encoder modes

  • Use the dial for library browsing, scrubbing and parameter tweaks on the fly. 

  • Switch encoder modes to take control of EQ, stems, FX and other parameters with instant visual feedback.

• Expressive performance pads

  • Highly sensitive 4×4 pad matrix with velocity and adjustable aftertouch, so ghost notes, rolls and accents all come through.

  • Multiple pad modes for Pad FX, triggers, performance and step sequencing.

  • LED feedback synced with Serato Studio’s GUI so you can read modes and statuses at a glance.

• Performance touch strip

  • Smooth, responsive touch strip to control filter sweeps, pitch bends, FX levels, swing and more in real time. 

  • RGB indicators guide your finger position for confident, accurate moves on stage or in the studio.

• Serato Studio powerhouse features (when used with SLAB)

  • Sample Deck: Slice up to 16 parts of any sample with full stem separation, then trigger, pitch and stretch them. 

  • Instruments: Access 190+ built-in instruments – basses, keys, synths, pads, percussion, guitars and more. 

    Step Sequencer: Program drums visually, tweak velocity, timing, swing and grid in real time. 

  • Key & BPM Sync: Serato Studio auto-detects project key and tempo so ideas stay locked together. 

  • Key Shift & Time Stretch: Powered by Serato Pitch ’n Time for clean changes in tempo and pitch. 

  • Keyboard Mode & Auto Chords: Play samples melodically, generate chords and always stay in key. 

  • Automation & FX: Record movement on volume, EQ, stems and FX; shape your mix with 42 high-quality effects. 

• Compact, portable and USB powered

  • USB-C connectivity for power and MIDI – no bulky power supply needed. 

  • Lightweight 1.0 kg chassis that drops easily into a backpack, gig bag or carry-on.

Specifications

• Compatible software:

  • Serato Studio (full DAW and sound packs)

  • Includes offer: 50% off Serato Producer Suite for 3 months (with Serato Sample & Hex FX plugins – offer subject to change by Serato). 

• Connections:

  • 1 × USB Type-C (power + MIDI)

• Power:

  • DC 5 V, 500 mA (USB bus powered)

• Dimensions (W × D × H):

  • 284.3 × 209.0 × 44.6 mm

  • 11.19" × 8.23" × 1.76"

• Weight:

  • 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs 

• Operating environment:

  • Temperature: +5 °C to +35 °C

  • Humidity: 5% – 85% (non-condensing)

Why buy your AlphaTheta SLAB from Concert AV?

• Authorised AlphaTheta retailer with real-world DJ & production experience.

• In-store demos and expert advice in Melbourne, plus fast shipping Australia-wide.

• Friendly support to help you integrate SLAB with Serato Studio and the rest of your setup.