AlphaTheta SLAB Controller for Serato Studio
The enduring collaborative partnership between AlphaTheta and Serato has undoubtedly paved the way for myriad DJ, studio, and live performance workflows, spanning all aspects of beat-making and music-mixing machinations. SLAB takes up the mantle of this long-standing synergy, blending classic beat-pad interfacing with meticulously designed performance tools tailored for Serato Studio that thrive in any environment via the general-purpose MIDI Mode, including Serato Sample, Serato Studio, Serato DJ Pro, and nearly any DAW.
The multifunctional performance pads feature multicolored LED backlighting, providing subtle yet significant visual indicators for effortlessly navigating Trigger, Piano, Deck, and Scene Modes and their corresponding capabilities. Integrated performance tools include a dedicated Note Repeat, Octave and Scene Size management, an Encoder Mode, and Strip Mode — with the last option allowing you to wield evocative performance potential via the touch-sensitive expression strip and accompanying LEDs for instant visual feedback.
With SLAB’s multi-modal interface, AlphaTheta expertly threaded the needle between focus and flexibility. A host of functions and an OLED display supplement permit deep exploration, all without leaving the unit or encountering pesky menu-diving distractions along the way. Chopping, building, arranging, and transforming samples is a breeze, whether you’re in Serato Sample, augmenting your Serato DJ-fueled arrangement, or working in a different DAW altogether. What’s more, SLAB is made to take Stems Level — the cutting-edge, proprietary stem capabilities of Serato Studio — to its furthest creative reaches, expanding your control by adjusting the individual levels of each vocal, melody, drum, and bass part with the quartet of encoders. From powerful performances and explosive improvisation to expanded studio support and next-gen DJ sets, nuanced expression and arresting audial altitudes are yours to harness.
FEATURES
- Dedicated studio-to-stage controller optimized for Serato Studio and beyond
- SLAB unlocks the full version of Serato Studio for free whenever it is connected
- Meticulously engineered interfacing gives you intuitive hands-on control
- Touch-sensitive continuous encoders provide deep, flexible multi-functional support to meet your workflow needs
- Optimized use with Serato Studio’s Stems Level proprietary stem-separation capabilities for expanded, precise control of each stem
- 16 performance pads feature multicolored LED back-lighting for customizable accessibility, instrument-inspired performances, and instant visual feedback
- Long-stroke touch strip includes complementary LEDs for extended, evocative expression and interfacing
- OLED display provides essential information without capitulating to menu diving, allowing you to stay in your production flow state
- Transport functions and Serato Studio-optimized Focus Control mode ensure effortless navigation without leaving the unit
- Onboard controls for Trigger, Encoder, and Strip Modes complement Deck, Scene, Octave, Note Repeat, and further functions to instantly transform any studio or stage arrangement
- General-purpose MIDI mode makes use with Serato Sample, Serato DJ Pro, and virtually any DAW a breeze