The following table reflects default key commands included in the U.S. factory preset.
Function
Key command
Available when
Record
R
Record Into Cell
Option-R
Record/Record Toggle
π Asterisk (*)
Discard Recording and Return to Last Play Position
Command-Period (.)
Capture as Recording
Shift-R
Show Advanced Tools
Play
π β
Pause
π Period (.)
Stop
π 0
Play or Stop
Space bar
Preview Selection-Based Processing
Option-Underscore (_)
Rewind
Comma (,)
Forward
π V
Fast Rewind
Shift-Comma (,)
Fast Forward
Shift-Period (.)
Forward by Transient
Control-Period (.)
Rewind by Transient
Control-Comma (,)
Play from Left Window Edge
Shift-β
Go to Position
π Z
Set Punch In Locator by Playhead
Control-Option-Command-I
Set Punch In Locator by Rounded Playhead
Control-Option-Shift-Command-I
Set Punch Out Locator by Playhead
Control-Option-Command-O
Set Punch Out Locator Point by Rounded Playhead
Control-Option-Shift-Command-O
Set Locators by Regions/Events/Marquee and Enable Cycle
Command-U
Set Rounded Locators by Regions/Events and Enable Cycle
U
Play from Selection
Shift-Space bar
Swap Left and Right Locator
π Equal Sign (=)
Move Locators Forward by Cycle Length
Shift-Command-Period (.)
Move Locators Backwards by Cycle Length
Shift-Command-Comma (,)
Go to Selection Start
Control-β
Go to Selection End
Control-β
Go to End of Last Region
Option-β©
Go to Beginning
β©
Create Marker
Option-Apostrophe (β)
Create Marker Without Rounding
Control-Option-Apostrophe (β)
Create Marker for Selected Regions
Option-Shift-Apostrophe (β)
Delete Marker
Option-β«
Set Locators by Marker and Enable Cycle
Control-Option-C
Set Locators by Previous Marker and Enable Cycle
Control-Option-Comma (,)
Set Locators by Next Marker and Enable Cycle
Control-Option-Period (.)
Go to Previous Marker and Set Locators
Option-Comma (,)
Go to Next Marker and Set Locators
Option-Period (.)
Go to Marker Number
Option-Slash (/)
Rename Marker
Shift-Apostrophe (β)
Go to Marker Number 1
π 1
Go to Marker Number 2
π 2
Go to Marker Number 3
π 3
Go to Marker Number 4
π 4
Go to Marker Number 5
π 5
Go to Marker Number 6
π 6
Go to Marker Number 7
π 7
Go to Marker Number 8
π 8
Go to Marker Number 9
π 9
Go to Marker Number 10
π Control-0
Go to Marker Number 11
π Control-1
Go to Marker Number 12
π Control-2
Go to Marker Number 13
π Control-3
Go to Marker Number 14
π Control-4
Go to Marker Number 15
π Control-5
Go to Marker Number 16
π Control-6
Go to Marker Number 17
π Control-7
Go to Marker Number 18
π Control-8
Go to Marker Number 19
π Control-9
Cycle Mode
C
Double Cycle/Loop Length
Option-Shift-Command-Period (.)
Halve Cycle/Loop Length
Option-Shift-Command-Comma (,)
Autopunch Mode
Control-Option-Command-P
Replace
π Slash (/)
Solo Mode
Control-S
Set Solo Lock Mode
Option-S
Reselect Solo-Locked Regions
Option-Shift-S
Clear/Recall Solo
Control-Option-Command-S
Mute Off for All
Control-Shift-M
Cycle Audition On/Off
Control-C
MIDI/Monitor Metronome Click
K
Count In
Shift-K
Recall Screenset 1
Recall Screenset 2
Recall Screenset 3
Recall Screenset 4
Recall Screenset 5
Recall Screenset 6
Recall Screenset 7
Recall Screenset 8
Recall Screenset 9
Recall Screenset 1x
Recall Screenset 2x
Recall Screenset 3x
Recall Screenset 4x
Recall Screenset 5x
Recall Screenset 6x
Recall Screenset 7x
Recall Screenset 8x
Recall Screenset 9x
Region Inspector Float
Option-Shift-R
Open Preferences...
Command-Comma (,)
Open Automation Preferences...
Option-A
Open Event List...
Command-7
Open Main Window...
Command-1
Open Mixer...
Command-2
Open Smart Controls
Command-3
Open Score Editor
Command-5
Open Transform
Command-9
Open Piano Roll
Command-4
Open Environment
Command-0
Open Project Audio
Command-8
Note Repeat
Control-Option-β©
Spot Erase
Control-Option-β«
Open Audio File Editor
Command-6
Show/Hide Musical Typing
Command-K
Show/Hide Event Float
Option-E
Show Advanced Tools)
Show/Hide Mixer
X
Show/Hide Smart Controls
B
Show/Hide Score Editor
N
Show/Hide Staff Style Window
Control-Option-Shift-S
Show/Hide Score Sets Window
Control-Option-Shift-I
Show/Hide Piano Roll
P
Show/Hide Step Input Keyboard
Option-Command-K
Show/Hide Loop Browser
O
Show/Hide Library
Y
Show/Hide Audio File Editor
W
Show/Hide Quick Help
Shift-Slash (/)
Show Detailed Help
Command-Slash (/)
Open in External Sample Editor
Shift-W
Open Tempo List
Option-Shift-T
Open Key Commands
Option-K
Show/Hide Colors
Option-C
Enter/Exit Full Screen
Control-Command-F
Open Movie
Option-Command-O
Toggle Current Track Automation Off/Read
Control-Command-O
Toggle Current Track Automation Latch/Read
Control-Command-A
Set All Tracks to Automation Off
Control-Shift-Command-O
Set All Tracks to Automation Read
Control-Shift-Command-R
Set All Tracks to Automation Touch
Control-Shift-Command-T
Set All Tracks to Automation Latch
Control-Shift-Command-L
Track Automation Event List
Control-Command-E
Toggle Automation Quick Access
Control-Option-Command-A
Enable/Disable Automation Groups
Shift-G
Open Group Settings
Option-Shift-G
Close Window
Command-W
Cycle Through Windows
Command-Grave Accent (`)
Cycle Through Windows (counter clockwise)
Shift-Command-Grave Accent (`)
Select Previous Track
Up Arrow
Select Next Track
Down Arrow
New Empty Project
Shift-Command-N
New from Template
Command-N
Open
Command-O
Project Settings
Option-P
Close Project
Option-Command-W
Save
Command-S
Save Project as
Shift-Command-S
Print
Command-P
Import
Command-I
Export Selection as MIDI File
Option-Command-E
Export Track as Audio File
Command-E
Export All Tracks as Audio Files
Shift-Command-E
Zoom Window
Option-Command-M
Import Audio File
Shift-Command-I
Next Channel Strip Setting of Focused Track
Shift-Right Bracket (])
Previous Channel Strip Setting of Focused Track
Shift-Left Bracket ([)
Copy Channel Strip Setting
Option-Command-C
Paste Channel Strip Setting
Option-Command-V
Next Patch, Plug-in Setting or Sampler Instrument
Right Bracket (])
Previous Patch, Plug-in Setting or Sampler Instrument
Left Bracket ([)
Toggle Channel Strip Mute
M
Toggle Channel Strip Solo
S
Toggle Channel Strip Input Monitoring
Control-I
Toggle Channel Strip Format (mono/stereo)
Control-Shift-S
Show/Hide All Plug-in Windows
V
Set Nudge Value to Bar
Control-Option-M
Set Nudge Value to Beat
Control-Option-B
Set Nudge Value to Division
Control-Option-D
Set Nudge Value to Tick
Control-Option-T
Set Nudge Value to SMPTE Frame
Control-Option-F
Set Nudge Value to 0.5 SMPTE Frame
Control-Option-H
Set Nudge Value to Sample
Control-Option-S
Set Nudge Value to 1 ms
Control-Option-1
Set Nudge Value to 10 ms
Control-Option-0