Slab is the first MIDI controller built exclusively for Serato Studio

Slab is the first MIDI controller built exclusively for Serato Studio

Music making is always better with hardware. Native Instruments and Ableton have had incredible success with their custom MIDI controllers that integrate with their DAWs (digital audio workstations), Maschine and Live, respectively. Native Instruments' Maschine (yes, it's the name of the hardware and the software) and Ableton's Push are pretty much the gold standard for integration between music-making software and hardware. Serato is hoping it…

Serato Unveils Slab, Its First Dedicated Hardware Controller for Studio DAW

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, December 13, 2025 – Serato has released Slab, a compact MIDI pad controller co-developed with AlphaTheta Corporation, providing the first hardware tailored specifically for Serato Studio, the company’s beat-making digital audio workstation. Slab centers on a 4×4 grid of RGB pads that respond to velocity and aftertouch, complemented by four touch-sensitive encoders, a large multi-function dial, an OLED display for real-time…

Serato SLAB: A Compact, Standalone Beatmaking Device Built for DJs and Producers

Serato has officially entered the standalone beatmaking market with the launch of SLAB, a compact, touchscreen-driven music production device that brings Serato Studio’s intuitive workflow into a fully tactile form.… The post Serato SLAB: A Compact, Standalone Beatmaking Device Built for DJs and Producers appeared first on stupidDOPE