Why I Bought the Serato Slab (Even Though I Didn’t “Need” It)

In this video, I break down why I decided to purchase the Serato Slab—even though I already own controllers like Native Instruments Maschine and Akai MPC Studio.

When I first discovered the Serato Slab, I quickly dismissed it. I didn’t feel like I needed another controller, and my next planned purchase was the Akai MPC Key 37 for its all-in-one workflow.

But as I continued researching, my perspective changed.

Since I plan on learning how to DJ in the future, the Serato Slab started to make sense as an early entry point into the Serato ecosystem—allowing me to build familiarity with their hardware and software long before stepping into DJ-specific gear.

That still wasn’t enough… until I discovered something else.

Serato offers a growing collection of expansion sound banks, and as someone who already creates expansion review videos and loves exploring new sounds, it sparked a realization:
this controller could have immediate creative value, not just future potential.

In this video, I unbox the Serato Slab and explain:

Why long-term planning matters when choosing gear

How new sound banks can reignite creativity

Why “fun” is a valid reason to buy music tools

How this purchase fits into my current workflow and future goals

Stay tuned—because upcoming videos will dive into Serato expansions, creative workflows, and how this controller fits into real-world music making.

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