Cubase Key Commands
Learning and committing Cubase key commands to muscle memory is essential to becoming a Cubase Ninja. Here is the list of default Cubase Key Commands for your reference. You can print or save as PDF to keep the key commands handy as you work.
Editors
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| Show/Hide Infoview | Command+I |
| Show/Hide Overview | Option+O |
Edit
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| Edit Inplace | Command+Shift+I |
| Open Score Editor | Command+R |
| Open/Close Editor | Return |
| Undo | Command+Z |
| Redo | Command+Shift+Z |
| Cut | Command+X |
| Copy | Command+C |
| Paste | Command+V |
| Select All | Command+A |
| Select None | Command+Shift+A |
| Duplicate | Command+D |
| Open | Command+E |
| Repeat | Command+K |
| Move to Front | U |
| Lock | Command+Shift+L |
| Unlock | Command+Shift+U |
| Cut Time | Command+Shift+X |
| Delete Time | Shift+Backspace |
| Paste Time | Command+Shift+V |
| Paste at Origin | Option+V |
| Paste Relative to Cursor | Shift+V |
| Split Range | Shift+X |
| Insert Silence | Command+Shift+E |
| Invert Selection | Command+Option+I |
| Split at Cursor | Option+X |
| Move to Cursor | Command+L |
| Group | Command+G |
| Ungroup | Command+U |
| Solo | S |
| Mute | M |
| Record Enable | R |
| Write | W |
| Primary Parameter: Increase | Command+Shift+Up Arrow |
| Primary Parameter: Decrease | Command+Shift+Down Arrow |
| Secondary Parameter: Increase | Command+Shift+Right Arrow |
| Secondary Parameter: Decrease | Command+Shift+Left Arrow |
| Mute Events | Shift+M |
| Unmute Events | Shift+U |
| Mute/Unmute Objects | Option+M |
| Find Track/Channel | Command+F |
| Toggle Group Tracks | K |
| Left Selection Side to Cursor | E |
| Right Selection Side to Cursor | D |
| Stationary Cursor | Option+C |
| Autoscroll | F |
| Snap On/Off | J |
| Expand/Reduce | Option+E |
| Activate/Deactivate | Option+A |
| Flip/Invert | Option+F |
| Delete | Del |
| Delete | Backspace |
Media
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| Preview Start | Shift+Enter |
| Preview Stop | Shift+Pad0 |
| Preview Cycle On/Off | Shift+Pad / |
| Open MediaBay | F5 |
| Search MediaBay | Shift+F5 |
| Open/Close Attribute Inspector | Command+Option+Pad6 |
| Open/Close File Browser | Command+Option+Pad4 |
| Open/Close Previewer | Command+Option+Pad2 |
| Open/Close Filters | Command+Option+Pad5 |
| Open/Close Favorites | Command+Option+Pad8 |
MIDI
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| Quantize | Q |
| Show/Hide Controller Lanes | Option+L |
Set Insert Length
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| T | Option+, |
| . | Option+. |
| 1 | Option+1 |
| 2 | Option+2 |
| 4 | Option+3 |
| 8 | Option+4 |
| 16 | Option+5 |
| 32 | Option+6 |
| 64 | Option+7 |
| 128 | Option+8 |
Devices
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| Virtual Keyboard | Option+K |
| Mixer | F3 |
| MixConsole Lower Zone | Option+F3 |
| VST Performance | F12 |
| VST Connections | F4 |
| Video | F8 |
| VST Instruments | F11 |
File
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| New | Command+N |
| Open | Command+O |
| Close | Command+W |
| Save | Command+S |
| Save New Version | Command+Option+S |
| Save As | Command+Shift+S |
| Quit | Command+Q |
Navigate
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| Left | Left Arrow |
| Right | Right Arrow |
| Up | Up Arrow |
| Down | Down Arrow |
| Add Left | Shift+Left Arrow |
| Add Right | Shift+Right Arrow |
| Add Up | Shift+Up Arrow |
| Add Down | Shift+Down Arrow |
| Top | Home |
| Bottom | End |
| Toggle Selection | Command+Space |
Project
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| Remove Selected Tracks | Shift+Del |
| Open Pool | Command+P |
| Open Markers | Command+M |
| Open Tempo Track | Command+T |
| Colors | Option+Shift+S |
| Setup | Shift+S |
| Set Track/Event Color | Option+Shift+C |
| Open Browser | Command+B |
Zoom
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| Zoom to Selection | Option+S |
| Zoom to Event | Shift+E |
| Zoom Full | Shift+F |
| Zoom In Vertically | Shift+H |
| Zoom Out Vertically | Shift+G |
| Zoom In On Waveform Vertically | Option+H |
| Zoom Out Of Waveform Vertically | Option+G |
| Zoom In Tracks | Command+Down Arrow |
| Zoom Out Tracks | Command+Up Arrow |
| Zoom Tracks Exclusive | Z |
| Zoom In | H |
| Zoom Out | G |
AddTrack
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| OpenDialog | T |
Window Zones
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| Show/Hide Right Zone | Command+Option+R |
| Show/Hide Upper Zone | Command+Option+U |
| Show/Hide Transport Zone | Command+Option+T |
| Show Previous Tab | Command+Option+Left Arrow |
| Show Next Tab | Command+Option+Right Arrow |
| Show/Hide Left Zone | Command+Option+L |
| Show/Hide Left Zone | Option+I |
| Show/Hide Lower Zone | Command+Option+E |
| Show/Hide Lower Zone | Command+Option+B |
| Show Previous Page | Command+Option+Up Arrow |
| Show Previous Page | PgUp |
| Show Next Page | Command+Option+Down Arrow |
| Show Next Page | PgDown |
Audio
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| Crossfade | X |
| Auto-Grid | Shift+Q |
| Adjust Fades to Range | A |
Direct Offline Processing
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| Direct Offline Processing | F7 |
Transport
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| Panel | F2 |
| Play Selection Range | Option+Space |
| Locate Next Event | N |
| Locate Previous Event | B |
| Locate Next Hitpoint | Option+N |
| Locate Previous Hitpoint | Option+B |
| Locators to Selection | P |
| Start | Enter |
| Stop | Pad0 |
| StartStop | Space |
| Record | Pad * |
| Global Retrospective Record | Shift+Pad * |
| Rewind | Pad – |
| Forward | Pad + |
| Fast Rewind | Shift+Pad – |
| Fast Forward | Shift+Pad + |
| Cycle | Pad / |
| Auto Punch In | I |
| Auto Punch Out | O |
| Nudge Cursor Right | Command+Pad + |
| Nudge Cursor Left | Command+Pad – |
| To Left Locator | Pad1 |
| To Right Locator | Pad2 |
| To Marker 1 | Shift+1 |
| To Marker 2 | Shift+2 |
| Recall Cycle Marker 1 | Shift+Pad1 |
| Recall Cycle Marker 2 | Shift+Pad2 |
| Recall Cycle Marker 3 | Shift+Pad3 |
| Recall Cycle Marker 4 | Shift+Pad4 |
| Recall Cycle Marker 5 | Shift+Pad5 |
| Recall Cycle Marker 6 | Shift+Pad6 |
| Recall Cycle Marker 7 | Shift+Pad7 |
| Recall Cycle Marker 8 | Shift+Pad8 |
| Recall Cycle Marker 9 | Shift+Pad9 |
| Set Left Locator | Command+Pad1 |
| Set Right Locator | Command+Pad2 |
| Set Marker 1 | Command+1 |
| Set Marker 2 | Command+2 |
| Locate Next Marker | Shift+N |
| Locate Previous Marker | Shift+B |
| Input Position | Shift+P |
| Input Left Locator | Shift+L |
| Input Right Locator | Shift+R |
| Input Locator Duration | Shift+D |
| Input Punch In Position | Shift+I |
| Input Punch Out Position | Shift+O |
| Input Tempo | Shift+T |
| Input Time Signature | Shift+C |
| Metronome On | C |
| Use External Sync | Option+Shift+T |
| Exchange Time Formats | . |
| Locate Selection | L |
| Loop Selection | Option+P |
| Return to Zero | Pad . |
| Return to Zero | , |
| To Marker 3 | Pad3 |
| To Marker 3 | Shift+3 |
| To Marker 4 | Pad4 |
| To Marker 4 | Shift+4 |
| To Marker 5 | Pad5 |
| To Marker 5 | Shift+5 |
| To Marker 6 | Pad6 |
| To Marker 6 | Shift+6 |
| To Marker 7 | Pad7 |
| To Marker 7 | Shift+7 |
| To Marker 8 | Pad8 |
| To Marker 8 | Shift+8 |
| To Marker 9 | Pad9 |
| To Marker 9 | Shift+9 |
| Set Marker 3 | Command+Pad3 |
| Set Marker 3 | Command+3 |
| Set Marker 4 | Command+Pad4 |
| Set Marker 4 | Command+4 |
| Set Marker 5 | Command+Pad5 |
| Set Marker 5 | Command+5 |
| Set Marker 6 | Command+Pad6 |
| Set Marker 6 | Command+6 |
| Set Marker 7 | Command+Pad7 |
| Set Marker 7 | Command+7 |
| Set Marker 8 | Command+Pad8 |
| Set Marker 8 | Command+8 |
| Set Marker 9 | Command+Pad9 |
| Set Marker 9 | Command+9 |
Tool
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| Next Tool | F10 |
| Previous Tool | F9 |
| Select Tool | 1 |
| Range Tool | 2 |
| Split Tool | 3 |
| Glue Tool | 4 |
| Delete Tool | 5 |
| Zoom Tool | 6 |
| Mute Tool | 7 |
| Draw Tool | 8 |
| Play Tool | 9 |
| Drumstick Tool | 0 |
| Combine Selection Tools On/Off | Option+Shift+1 |
Automation
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| Toggle Read Enable All Tracks | Option+R |
| Toggle Write Enable All Tracks | Option+W |
| Open Panel | F6 |
Chords
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| ChordPad | Command+Shift+C |
TrackVersions
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| New Version | Command+Shift+N |
| Duplicate Version | Command+Shift+D |
| Next Version | Command+Shift+H |
| Previous Version | Command+Shift+G |
MixConsole History
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| Undo MixConsole Step | Option+Z |
| Redo MixConsole Step | Option+Shift+Z |
Nudge
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| Start Left | Option+Left Arrow |
| Start Right | Option+Right Arrow |
| End Left | Option+Shift+Left Arrow |
| End Right | Option+Shift+Right Arrow |
| Left | Command+Left Arrow |
| Right | Command+Right Arrow |
Workspaces
| Description | Key Command |
|---|---|
| New | Command+Pad0 |
| Update Workspace | Option+U |
| No Workspace | Option+Pad0 |
| Workspace 1 | Option+Pad1 |
| Workspace 2 | Option+Pad2 |
| Workspace 3 | Option+Pad3 |
| Workspace 4 | Option+Pad4 |
| Workspace 5 | Option+Pad5 |
| Workspace 6 | Option+Pad6 |
| Workspace 7 | Option+Pad7 |
| Workspace 8 | Option+Pad8 |
| Workspace 9 | Option+Pad9 |
| Workspace X | Command+Option+Pad0 |
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