The AlphaTheta SLAB Just Landed at DJKIT® - And It’s Exciting
, by Nadim Thobhani, 3 min reading time
Picture the moment - you’re deep in a beat, everything’s flowing, and then you have to grab the mouse again. Click, drag, scroll, menu-dive. The vibe just gets less and less each time.
What if producing actually felt like playing the instrument? That feeling of being properly alive under your fingers.
Say hello to the AlphaTheta SLAB - the first innovative hardware built from the ground up specific for Serato Studio. And yes, it’s every bit as amazing as that sounds. It’s one of those rare bits of equipment that makes you grin the moment you plug it in.
Why this feels different
Most controllers tend to be repurposed DJ pads or generic MIDI bricks where you spend an hour mapping before you can actually do anything of purpose. The SLAB is the complete opposite in every way. AlphaTheta and Serato majestically integrated together, so the second you connect it, every pad, toggle and fader just works seamlessly with your Serato Studio. No mapping headaches, ne wondering why functions aren’t functioning - just plug in, and let the music flow.
It’s size is another advantage too - roughly the size of a sheet of A4 and a mere 44 mm tall. Sites in perfectly next to a laptop, in your travel bag, or in the corner of a DJ booth. USB-powered, no wall-wart, just simple plug and play.
What makes SLAB standout?
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16 proper velocity + aftertouch RGB pads - brilliant for finger-drumming or triggering samples. Fully lit up, and reacting to the pressure you apply, and they’re laid out exactly how Serato expects.
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Pad FX mode - stack four effects vertically across the pads - do your own live remix without even glancing at the screen.
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A crystal-clear OLED display plus four touch-sensitive encoders - tells you exactly what you’re tweaking - stem levels, EQ, effects, whatever - no more winging it.
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That big multi-function dial with “Focus Mode” - hover your mouse over any knob in a plugin and twist the dial. Magic, not mapping.
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A 130 mm touch strip for sweeps, pitch bends, filter risers - you can ride it while still smashing pads.
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Dedicated stem level controls - put in a sample with separated stems (vocals, drums, bass, etc.) and mix them live from the hardware.
The SLAB also works excellent with Serato DJ Pro and Serato Sample, as well as any other DAW in normal MIDI mode. It’s not locked in - it just plays nicely everywhere.
Who’s this actually for?
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Bedroom beat-makers who are sick of the mouse and want their beats to feel alive.
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Hybrid DJs who produce and perform - this is made for live re-sampling and stem-mashing sets.
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Anyone with a tiny desk (or who gigs with hand luggage only).
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Proper producers who just want to get out of menus and back into the zone faster.
The bottom line
The SLAB doesn’t just control Serato Studio - it transforms it into an instrument. Everything is right there under your fingertips, instantly responsive.
If you’ve ever wished your laptop setup felt half as inspiring as a classic MPC or a proper synth, you need to try SLAB immediately.
We’ve got stock in at DJKIT® right now, fully set-up and ready to go. Trust me, once you go hands-on with the SLAB, clicking a mouse for beat-making feels almost prehistoric.
Fancy stepping your production game up?
Check out the AlphaTheta SLAB and get ready to fall back in love with making music.