Music Production Controller 'SLAB' Wins Red Dot's Highest 'Best of the Best' Award

AlphaTheta Corporation (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa; President and CEO: Yoshinori Kataoka; hereinafter 'AlphaTheta') announced that its 'SLAB' music production controller has won the 'Red Dot: Best of the Best,' the highest award in the 'Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026,' one of the top three design awards in the world.

This marks the second consecutive year that AlphaTheta has received the 'Red Dot: Best of the Best' award. The 'SLAB' is the third product to win this award, following the 'DDJ-REV7' in 2022 and the 'OMNIS-DUO' in 2025. It has also concurrently won the internationally prestigious 'iF Design Award 2026.'

Among DJs, there is a growing interest in music production as a means to expand their expression. On the other hand, traditional DAWs and production controllers presented hurdles for beginners, such as complex operations and excessive technical jargon. The 'SLAB' was recognized at both the 'Red Dot: Best of the Best' and the 'iF Design Award 2026' for its compact product design that offers intuitive operability and portability to meet these needs.

## About the Award-Winning Product 'SLAB'

The 'SLAB' is the first dedicated controller optimized for 'Serato Studio,' a software that allows DJs to easily produce music. It achieves an intuitive and familiar design for DJs, featuring the familiar circular PLAY button, grouped controls inspired by professional DJ equipment, and pad illumination that links with the software.

In addition, it features a lightweight, slim body the size of a laptop PC, allowing for flexible placement with a PC using the included cable. It is designed so that users can comfortably produce music in various locations, such as cafes. URL: https://alphatheta.com/ja/product/production/slab/gray/

AlphaTheta will continue to strive to create new musical experiences through the development of products that support the creative activities of DJs and music creators.

## About the Red Dot Design Award

The 'Red Dot Design Award' is an international design award that has been running since 1955. It consists of three disciplines: Product Design, Brands & Communication Design, and Design Concept, and is known as an international award that recognizes outstanding design.

In the 'Red Dot Award: Product Design,' there are two award categories: 'Red Dot' and 'Red Dot: Best of the Best.' The 'Red Dot: Best of the Best' is the highest award in the competition and is granted to pioneering designs.

## About AlphaTheta

With the mission of 'One Through Music,' AlphaTheta provides rich musical experiences around the world through audio equipment, software, and services. It began its DJ business in 1994 as a division of Pioneer Corporation, became independent as Pioneer DJ Corporation in 2015, and changed to its current company name in 2020. Developing brands such as 'Pioneer DJ' and 'AlphaTheta,' the company meets the diverse needs of customers and contributes to society with innovative products and services.

Company Name: AlphaTheta Corporation
Location: 4-4-5 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
URL: https://alphatheta.com/ja/