Pro Tools Keyboard Shortcuts
Pro Tools keyboard shortcut reference covering 525 bindings for Windows & Mac. Commonly searched bindings include Recall Zoom Memory 1 (Commands Focus), Recall Zoom Memory 2 (Commands Focus), and Recall Zoom Memory 3 (Commands Focus). 525 of 525 shortcuts are verified against official Pro Tools documentation, each with a linked source when available. Search by action name, filter by category, look up what a key combination does, print a cheat sheet, or practice with flashcards.
Official Pro Tools documentation
6 Dashboard Shortcuts
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Dashboard | Open Dashboard | Ctrl+Alt+O |
Cmd+Option+O |
Yes | Source |
| Sign in or Sign out | Sign in or Sign out | Ctrl+S |
Cmd+S |
Yes | Source |
| Select Create tab | Select Create tab | Ctrl+1 |
Cmd+1 |
Yes | Source |
| Select Getting Started | Select Getting Started | Ctrl+4 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Enable or disable the Create Template option | Enable or disable the Create Template option | Ctrl+T |
|
Yes | Source |
| Navigate through focused Session, or Project list | Navigate through focused Session, or Project list | Alt+Up |
|
Yes | Source |
| Toggle between Files types | Toggle between Files types | Ctrl+F |
|
Yes | Source |
| Toggle through Bit Depth 24-bit, or 32-bit floating) | Toggle through Bit Depth 24-bit, or 32-bit floating) | Ctrl+B |
|
Yes | Source |
| Toggle through Sample | Toggle through Sample | Ctrl+R |
|
Yes | Source |
| Toggle through the available options | Toggle through the available options | Ctrl+I |
|
Yes | Source |
| Enable or disable the Interleaved | Enable or disable the Interleaved | Ctrl+G |
|
Yes | Source |
| Open from Disk (sessions | Open from Disk (sessions | Ctrl+O |
|
Yes | Source |
Auditioning
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browser Item: Start or stop from head (when Spacebar Preview is enabled) Audio Import dialog: Start or stop auditioning | Browser Item: Start or stop from head (when Spacebar Preview is enabled) Audio Import dialog: Start or stop auditioning | Space |
|
Yes | Source |
| Browser Item: Start or stop auditioning from head | Browser Item: Start or stop auditioning from head | Alt+Space |
|
Yes | Source |
| Start or stop preview when front-most window | Start or stop preview when front-most window | Ctrl+P |
|
Yes | Source |
| Import Audio dialog: Start auditioning | Import Audio dialog: Start auditioning | Alt+P |
|
Yes | Source |
Automation
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copy Automation to | Copy Automation to | Ctrl+Alt+H |
|
Yes | Source |
| Thin Automation | Thin Automation | Ctrl+Alt+T |
Cmd+Option+T |
Yes | Source |
| Special Paste of automation between different controls | Special Paste of automation between different controls | Win+Ctrl+V |
|
Yes | Source |
| Delete | Delete | Backspace |
Backspace |
Yes | Source |
| Cut | Cut | Ctrl+X |
Cmd+X |
Yes | Source |
| Copy | Copy | Ctrl+C |
Cmd+C |
Yes | Source |
| Duplicate | Duplicate | Ctrl+D |
Cmd+D |
Yes | Source |
| Clear | Clear | Ctrl+B |
Cmd+B |
Yes | Source |
| Insert Silence | Insert Silence | Ctrl+Shift+E |
Cmd+Shift+E |
Yes | Source |
| Clear, including all automation playlists* | Clear, including all automation playlists* | Ctrl+Win+B |
Cmd+Ctrl+B |
Yes | Source |
| Copy, including all automation playlists* | Copy, including all automation playlists* | Win+C |
Ctrl+C |
Yes | Source |
| Cut, including all automation playlists* | Cut, including all automation playlists* | Win+X |
Ctrl+X |
Yes | Source |
| Duplicate and extend including all automation playlists* | Duplicate and extend including all automation playlists* | Ctrl+Alt+Win+Shift+D |
|
Yes | Source |
| Duplicate including all playlists* | Duplicate including all playlists* | Ctrl+Win+D |
|
Yes | Source |
| Insert Silence including automation playlists* | Insert Silence including automation playlists* | Ctrl+Win+Shift+E |
|
Yes | Source |
Clip Effects
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show or hide the Clip Effects (Pro Tools Ultimate and | Show or hide the Clip Effects (Pro Tools Ultimate and | Alt+6 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Clear Clip Effects | Clear Clip Effects | Ctrl+Alt+Win+B |
Cmd+Option+Ctrl+B |
Yes | Source |
| Cut Clip Effects (Pro Tools Studio only) | Cut Clip Effects (Pro Tools Studio only) | Ctrl+Alt+Win+X |
|
Yes | Source |
| Copy Clip Effects (Pro Tools Studio only) | Copy Clip Effects (Pro Tools Studio only) | Ctrl+Alt+Win+C |
|
Yes | Source |
| Paste Clip Effects (Pro Tools Studio only) | Paste Clip Effects (Pro Tools Studio only) | Ctrl+V |
|
Yes | Source |
| Save Preset (Pro Tools Ultimate only) | Save Preset (Pro Tools Ultimate only) | Ctrl+Option+Win+S |
|
Yes | Source |
Clip Gain
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show or hide the Clip Gain | Show or hide the Clip Gain | Win+Shift+Minus |
|
Yes | Source |
| Show or hide Clip Gain | Show or hide Clip Gain | Win+Shift+= |
|
Yes | Source |
| Add a Clip Gain breakpoint Edit location | Add a Clip Gain breakpoint Edit location | Win+Shift+E |
|
Yes | Source |
| Clear Clip Gain | Clear Clip Gain | Win+Shift+B |
Ctrl+Shift+B |
Yes | Source |
| Cut Clip Gain | Cut Clip Gain | Win+Shift+X |
Ctrl+Shift+X |
Yes | Source |
| Copy Clip Gain | Copy Clip Gain | Win+Shift+C |
Ctrl+Shift+C |
Yes | Source |
| Paste Clip Gain | Paste Clip Gain | Ctrl+V |
Cmd+V |
Yes | Source |
Clip List
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Find Clip | Find Clip | Ctrl+Shift+F |
Cmd+Shift+F |
Yes | Source |
| Clear Find | Clear Find | Ctrl+Shift+D |
Cmd+Shift+D |
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide Audio Clips | Show/Hide Audio Clips | Ctrl+Shift+1 |
Cmd+Shift+1 |
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide MIDI Clips | Show/Hide MIDI Clips | Ctrl+Shift+2 |
Cmd+Shift+2 |
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide Video Clips | Show/Hide Video Clips | Ctrl+Shift+3 |
Cmd+Shift+3 |
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide Clip Groups | Show/Hide Clip Groups | Ctrl+Shift+4 |
Cmd+Shift+4 |
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide Auto-Created | Show/Hide Auto-Created | Ctrl+Alt+K |
|
Yes | Source |
| Select All Clips in Clip List | Select All Clips in Clip List | Ctrl+Shift+A |
Cmd+Shift+A |
Yes | Source |
| Select Unused Clips | Select Unused Clips | Ctrl+Shift+U |
Cmd+Shift+U |
Yes | Source |
| Clear selected Clips | Clear selected Clips | Ctrl+Shift+B |
Cmd+Shift+B |
Yes | Source |
| Rename selected Clips | Rename selected Clips | Ctrl+Shift+R |
Cmd+Shift+R |
Yes | Source |
| Batch Rename selected | Batch Rename selected | Win+Shift+R |
|
Yes | Source |
| Time Stamp selected Clips | Time Stamp selected Clips | Ctrl+Shift+M |
Cmd+Shift+M |
Yes | Source |
| Export Clip Definition | Export Clip Definition | Ctrl+Shift+Y |
Cmd+Shift+Y |
Yes | Source |
| Export Clips as Files | Export Clips as Files | Ctrl+Shift+K |
Cmd+Shift+K |
Yes | Source |
Clip Menu
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock/Unlock Clips | Lock/Unlock Clips | Ctrl+L |
Cmd+L |
Yes | Source |
| Time Lock/Unlock the | Time Lock/Unlock the | Alt+Win+L |
|
Yes | Source |
| Bring to Front | Bring to Front | Alt+Shift+F |
Option+Shift+F |
Yes | Source |
| Send to Back | Send to Back | Alt+Shift+B |
Option+Shift+B |
Yes | Source |
| Group Clips | Group Clips | Ctrl+Alt+G |
Cmd+Option+G |
Yes | Source |
| Ungroup Clips | Ungroup Clips | Ctrl+Alt+U |
Cmd+Option+U |
Yes | Source |
| Regroup Clips | Regroup Clips | Ctrl+Alt+R |
Cmd+Option+R |
Yes | Source |
| Loop Clip | Loop Clip | Ctrl+Alt+L |
Cmd+Option+L |
Yes | Source |
| Capture Clip | Capture Clip | Ctrl+R |
Cmd+R |
Yes | Source |
| Rename | Rename | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+R |
Cmd+Option+Shift+R |
Yes | Source |
| Identify Sync Point | Identify Sync Point | Ctrl+, |
Cmd+, |
Yes | Source |
| Quantize Clip to Nearest | Quantize Clip to Nearest | Ctrl+0 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Quantize MIDI to Nearest | Quantize MIDI to Nearest | Ctrl+Alt+0 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Edit selected audio clip | Edit selected audio clip | Win+Shift+A |
|
Yes | Source |
Commands Focus
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recall Zoom Memory 1 (Commands Focus) | Recall Zoom Memory 1 | 1 |
1 |
Yes | Source |
| Recall Zoom Memory 2 (Commands Focus) | Recall Zoom Memory 2 | 2 |
2 |
Yes | Source |
| Recall Zoom Memory 3 (Commands Focus) | Recall Zoom Memory 3 | 3 |
3 |
Yes | Source |
| Recall Zoom Memory 4 (Commands Focus) | Recall Zoom Memory 4 | 4 |
4 |
Yes | Source |
| Recall Zoom Memory 5 (Commands Focus) | Recall Zoom Memory 5 | 5 |
5 |
Yes | Source |
| Play To Edit Start (Commands Focus) | Play To Edit Start | 6 |
6 |
Yes | Source |
| Play From Edit Start (Commands Focus) | Play From Edit Start | 7 |
7 |
Yes | Source |
| Play To Edit End (Commands Focus) | Play To Edit End | 8 |
8 |
Yes | Source |
| Play From Edit End (Commands Focus) | Play From Edit End | 9 |
9 |
Yes | Source |
| Edit Selection To Timeline Selection (Commands Focus) | Edit Selection To Timeline Selection | 0 |
0 |
Yes | Source |
| Toggle Playlist View Mode for tracks containing Audio tracks between waveform and volume MIDI and Instrument tracks between notes (Commands Focus) | Toggle Playlist View Mode for tracks containing Audio tracks between waveform and volume MIDI and Instrument tracks between notes | Minus |
Minus |
Yes | Source |
| Display Timeline Selection Start (Commands Focus) | Display Timeline Selection Start | Q |
Q |
Yes | Source |
| Display Timeline Selection End (Commands Focus) | Display Timeline Selection End | W |
W |
Yes | Source |
| Zoom Toggle (Commands Focus) | Zoom Toggle | E |
E |
Yes | Source |
| Zoom Out Horizontal (Commands Focus) | Zoom Out Horizontal | R |
R |
Yes | Source |
| Zoom In Horizontal (Commands Focus) | Zoom In Horizontal | T |
T |
Yes | Source |
| Move Clip Start To Current Timecode (Commands Focus) | Move Clip Start To Current Timecode | Y |
Y |
Yes | Source |
| Move Clip Sync Point To Current Timecode (Commands Focus) | Move Clip Sync Point To Current Timecode | U |
U |
Yes | Source |
| Snap Clip End To Current Timecode (Commands Focus) | Snap Clip End To Current Timecode | I |
I |
Yes | Source |
| Timeline Selection To Edit Selection (Commands Focus) | Timeline Selection To Edit Selection | O |
O |
Yes | Source |
| Move Edit Insertion To Previous Track (Commands Focus) | Move Edit Insertion To Previous Track | P |
P |
Yes | Source |
| Play Edit Selection (Commands Focus) | Play Edit Selection | [ |
[ |
Yes | Source |
| Play Timeline Selection (Commands Focus) | Play Timeline Selection | ] |
] |
Yes | Source |
| Nudge Play Earlier By Grid (Commands Focus) | Nudge Play Earlier By Grid | \ |
\ |
Yes | Source |
| Trim Clip Start To Cursor (Commands Focus) | Trim Clip Start To Cursor | A |
A |
Yes | Source |
| Trim Clip End To Cursor (Commands Focus) | Trim Clip End To Cursor | S |
S |
Yes | Source |
| Fade from Start (Commands Focus) | Fade from Start | D |
D |
Yes | Source |
| Crossfade With No Dialog (Commands Focus) | Crossfade With No Dialog | F |
F |
Yes | Source |
| Fade Out From Cursor To End Of Clip (Commands Focus) | Fade Out From Cursor To End Of Clip | G |
G |
Yes | Source |
| Snap Clip Start To Play Position (Commands Focus) | Snap Clip Start To Play Position | H |
H |
Yes | Source |
| Snap Clip Sync Point To Play Position (Commands Focus) | Snap Clip Sync Point To Play Position | J |
J |
Yes | Source |
| Snap Clip End To Play Position (Commands Focus) | Snap Clip End To Play Position | K |
K |
Yes | Source |
| Move Edit Insertion To Previous Edit (Commands Focus) | Move Edit Insertion To Previous Edit | L |
L |
Yes | Source |
| Move Edit Insertion To Next Track (Commands Focus) | Move Edit Insertion To Next Track | ; |
; |
Yes | Source |
| Move Edit Insertion To Next Edit (Commands Focus) | Move Edit Insertion To Next Edit | ' |
' |
Yes | Source |
| Undo (Commands Focus) | Undo | Z |
Z |
Yes | Source |
| Redo (Commands Focus) | Redo | Shift+Z |
Shift+Z |
Yes | Source |
| Cut (Commands Focus) | Cut | X |
X |
Yes | Source |
| Copy (Commands Focus) | Copy | C |
C |
Yes | Source |
| Paste (Commands Focus) | Paste | V |
V |
Yes | Source |
| Separate (Commands Focus) | Separate | B |
B |
Yes | Source |
| Toggle Insertion Follows Playback (Commands Focus) | Toggle Insertion Follows Playback | N |
N |
Yes | Source |
| Nudge Play Earlier By Next Bigger Grid (Commands Focus) | Nudge Play Earlier By Next Bigger Grid | M |
M |
Yes | Source |
| Nudge Play Earlier By Grid (Commands Focus) | Nudge Play Earlier By Grid | , |
, |
Yes | Source |
| Nudge Play Later By Grid (Commands Focus) | Nudge Play Later By Grid | . |
. |
Yes | Source |
| Nudge Play Later By Next Bigger Grid (Commands Focus) | Nudge Play Later By Next Bigger Grid | / |
/ |
Yes | Source |
Deck Control when Transport = Machine
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cue to Selection Start | Cue to Selection Start | Ctrl+Left |
Cmd+Left |
Yes | Source |
| Cue to Selection End | Cue to Selection End | |
Cmd+Right |
Yes | Source |
| Cue to Selection Start Minus | Cue to Selection Start Minus | Alt+Left |
|
Yes | Source |
Delete or Duplicate
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clip List: Delete selected timeline Browser Item: Delete items browser/disk | Clip List: Delete selected timeline Browser Item: Delete items browser/disk | Delete |
|
Yes | Source |
| Delete locked files selected | Delete locked files selected | Ctrl+Delete |
|
Yes | Source |
| Delete any selected browser suppresses any warning | Delete any selected browser suppresses any warning | Alt+Delete |
|
Yes | Source |
| Create duplicates of any | Create duplicates of any | Ctrl+D |
|
Yes | Source |
Edit Menu
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undo | Undo | Ctrl+Z |
Cmd+Z |
Yes | Source |
| Redo | Redo | Ctrl+Shift+Z |
Cmd+Shift+Z |
Yes | Source |
| Restore Last Selection | Restore Last Selection | Ctrl+Alt+Z |
Cmd+Option+Z |
Yes | Source |
| Paste | Paste | Ctrl+V |
Cmd+V |
Yes | Source |
| Select All | Select All | Ctrl+A |
Cmd+A |
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Change Match Edit | Selection > Change Match Edit | Alt+Shift+5 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Change Timeline | Selection > Change Timeline | Alt+Shift+6 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Play Edit | Selection > Play Edit | Alt+[ |
|
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Play Timeline (in Dynamic Transport when Link Timeline Selection is disabled) | Selection > Play Timeline (in Dynamic Transport when Link Timeline Selection is disabled) | Alt+] |
|
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Move Edit (by the selection amount) | Selection > Move Edit (by the selection amount) | Ctrl+Alt+Win+L |
|
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Halve Selection | Selection > Halve Selection | Ctrl+Alt+Win+Shift+L |
Cmd+Ctrl+Option+Shift+L |
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Duplicate | Selection > Duplicate | Ctrl+Alt+Win+Shift+D |
|
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Move Edit | Selection > Move Edit | Win+P |
|
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Move Edit | Selection > Move Edit | Win+; |
|
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Extend Edit | Selection > Extend Edit | Win+Shift+P |
|
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Extend Edit | Selection > Extend Edit | Win+Shift+; |
|
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Remove | Selection > Remove | Alt+Win+P |
|
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Remove Bottom | Selection > Remove Bottom | Alt+Win+; |
|
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Move Edit Previous Marker Zone | Selection > Move Edit Previous Marker Zone | Ctrl+Alt+Win+P |
|
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Move Edit Next Marker Zone | Selection > Move Edit Next Marker Zone | Ctrl+Alt+Win+; |
|
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Extend Edit Previous Marker Zone | Selection > Extend Edit Previous Marker Zone | Ctrl+Alt+Win+Shift+P |
|
Yes | Source |
| Selection > Extend Edit Next Marker Zone | Selection > Extend Edit Next Marker Zone | Ctrl+Alt+Win+Shift+; |
|
Yes | Source |
| Cut Special Cut Clip | Cut Special Cut Clip | Win+Shift+X |
|
Yes | Source |
| Cut Special Cut Clip (Pro Tools Ultimate | Cut Special Cut Clip (Pro Tools Ultimate | Ctrl+Alt+Win+X |
|
Yes | Source |
| Cut Special Cut All | Cut Special Cut All | Alt+Shift+X |
|
Yes | Source |
| Copy Special Copy | Copy Special Copy | Win+Shift+C |
|
Yes | Source |
| Copy Special Copy | Copy Special Copy | Ctrl+Option+Win+C |
|
Yes | Source |
| Paste Special Merge | Paste Special Merge | Alt+M |
|
Yes | Source |
| Paster Special Merge | Paster Special Merge | Alt+V |
|
Yes | Source |
| Paste Special Repeat Selection | Paste Special Repeat Selection | Ctrl+Alt+V |
|
Yes | Source |
| Paste Special to Current Automation Type | Paste Special to Current Automation Type | Ctrl+Win+V |
Cmd+Ctrl+V |
Yes | Source |
| Clear Special Clear | Clear Special Clear | Win+Shift+B |
|
Yes | Source |
| Clear Special Clear | Clear Special Clear | Ctrl+Alt+Win+B |
|
Yes | Source |
| Duplicate selection | Duplicate selection | Ctrl+D |
Cmd+D |
Yes | Source |
| Repeat selection | Repeat selection | Alt+R |
Option+R |
Yes | Source |
| Shift selection | Shift selection | Alt+H |
Option+H |
Yes | Source |
| Space Clips | Space Clips | Alt+Shift+H |
Option+Shift+H |
Yes | Source |
| Snap to Next | Snap to Next | Alt+Win+. |
Option+Ctrl+. |
Yes | Source |
| Snap to Previous | Snap to Previous | Alt+Win+, |
Option+Ctrl+, |
Yes | Source |
| Trim Clip to Selection | Trim Clip to Selection | Ctrl+T |
Cmd+T |
Yes | Source |
| Trim Clip Start to Insertion | Trim Clip Start to Insertion | Alt+Shift+7 |
Option+Shift+7 |
Yes | Source |
| Trim Clip End to Insertion | Trim Clip End to Insertion | Alt+Shift+8 |
Option+Shift+8 |
Yes | Source |
| Trim Clip to File Start | Trim Clip to File Start | Ctrl+Win+R |
Cmd+Ctrl+R |
Yes | Source |
| Trim Clip to File End | Trim Clip to File End | Ctrl+Win+Y |
Cmd+Ctrl+Y |
Yes | Source |
| Trim Clip to File Boundaries | Trim Clip to File Boundaries | Ctrl+Win+T |
Cmd+Ctrl+T |
Yes | Source |
| Separate Clip at Selection | Separate Clip at Selection | Ctrl+E |
Cmd+E |
Yes | Source |
| Heal Separation | Heal Separation | Ctrl+H |
Cmd+H |
Yes | Source |
| Consolidate Clip | Consolidate Clip | Alt+Shift+3 |
Option+Shift+3 |
Yes | Source |
| Mute/Unmute Clips | Mute/Unmute Clips | Ctrl+M |
Cmd+M |
Yes | Source |
| Copy Selection to Target | Copy Selection to Target | Alt+Shift+Up |
|
Yes | Source |
| Move Selection to Target | Move Selection to Target | Alt+Shift+T |
|
Yes | Source |
| Move Selection to New | Move Selection to New | Alt+Shift+N |
|
Yes | Source |
| Strip Silence | Strip Silence | Ctrl+U |
Cmd+U |
Yes | Source |
| TCE Edit to Timeline (Pro Tools Ultimate | TCE Edit to Timeline (Pro Tools Ultimate | Alt+Shift+U |
|
Yes | Source |
Edit Modes and Edit Tools
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuffle mode | Shuffle mode | F1 |
F1 |
Yes | Source |
| Slip mode | Slip mode | F2 |
F2 |
Yes | Source |
| Spot mode | Spot mode | F3 |
F3 |
Yes | Source |
| Grid mode | Grid mode | F4 |
F4 |
Yes | Source |
| Enable Snap to Grid and | Enable Snap to Grid and | F1+F4 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Enable Snap to Grid and | Enable Snap to Grid and | F2+F4 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Enable Snap to Grid and | Enable Snap to Grid and | F3+F4 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Zoomer tool | Zoomer tool | F5 |
F5 |
Yes | Source |
| Trimmer tool | Trimmer tool | F6 |
F6 |
Yes | Source |
| Selector tool | Selector tool | F7 |
F7 |
Yes | Source |
| Grabber tool | Grabber tool | F8 |
F8 |
Yes | Source |
| Scrubber tool | Scrubber tool | F9 |
F9 |
Yes | Source |
| Pencil tool | Pencil tool | F10 |
F10 |
Yes | Source |
Edit Selection, Definition, and Navigation
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enable or disable Tab to command | Enable or disable Tab to command | Ctrl+Alt+T |
|
Yes | Source |
| Locate cursor to next Clip-boundary/sync point | Locate cursor to next Clip-boundary/sync point | |
Tab |
Yes | Source |
| Go to and select next Clip | Go to and select next Clip | Win+Tab |
Ctrl+Tab |
Yes | Source |
| Go to Song Start | Go to Song Start | Win+Enter |
|
Yes | Source |
| Extend selection to Song | Extend selection to Song | Shift+Win+Enter |
|
Yes | Source |
| Extend selection to next | Extend selection to next | Shift+Tab |
|
Yes | Source |
| Extend selection to previous | Extend selection to previous | Ctrl+Shift+Tab |
|
Yes | Source |
| Shrink start of Edit selection insertion point to next | Shrink start of Edit selection insertion point to next | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+L |
|
Yes | Source |
| Shrink end of Edit selection insertion point to previous | Shrink end of Edit selection insertion point to previous | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+' |
|
Yes | Source |
| Return to start of session | Return to start of session | Enter |
|
Yes | Source |
| Go to end of session | Go to end of session | Ctrl+Enter |
|
Yes | Source |
| Extend selection to start | Extend selection to start | Shift+Enter |
|
Yes | Source |
| Extend selection to end | Extend selection to end | Ctrl+Shift+Enter |
|
Yes | Source |
| Link Track and Edit selection | Link Track and Edit selection | Shift+T |
Shift+T |
Yes | Source |
| Change the Edit selection Timeline selection start | Change the Edit selection Timeline selection start | Alt+Win+Shift+0 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Change the Edit selection Timeline selection end | Change the Edit selection Timeline selection end | Ctrl+Win+Shift+0 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Change the Timeline selection Edit selection start | Change the Timeline selection Edit selection start | Alt+Win+Shift+O |
|
Yes | Source |
| Change the Timeline selection Edit selection end | Change the Timeline selection Edit selection end | Ctrl+Win+Shift+O |
|
Yes | Source |
| Cancel Zoom toggle and same zoom level | Cancel Zoom toggle and same zoom level | Alt+Shift+E |
|
Yes | Source |
| Open or Close Folder tracks the Edit cursor or Edit selection | Open or Close Folder tracks the Edit cursor or Edit selection | Shift+F |
|
Yes | Source |
| Record enable tracks that cursor or Edit selection | Record enable tracks that cursor or Edit selection | Shift+R |
|
Yes | Source |
| TrackInput Monitor enable contain the Edit cursor or | TrackInput Monitor enable contain the Edit cursor or | Shift+I |
|
Yes | Source |
| Solo tracks that contain Edit selection | Solo tracks that contain Edit selection | Shift+S |
|
Yes | Source |
| Mute tracks that contain Edit selection | Mute tracks that contain Edit selection | Shift+M |
|
Yes | Source |
| Move MIDI Record Enable MIDI or Instrument track | Move MIDI Record Enable MIDI or Instrument track | Ctrl+Up |
|
Yes | Source |
| Move the insertion to the Edit selection | Move the insertion to the Edit selection | Down |
|
Yes | Source |
| Move the insertion to the selection | Move the insertion to the selection | Up |
|
Yes | Source |
Editing, Nudging, and Trimming
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delete selection in playlist | Delete selection in playlist | |
Backspace |
Yes | Source |
| Snap Clip to Next | Snap Clip to Next | Alt+Win+. |
Option+Ctrl+. |
Yes | Source |
| Snap Clip to Previous | Snap Clip to Previous | Alt+Win+, |
Option+Ctrl+, |
Yes | Source |
Event Menu
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Time Operations | Open Time Operations | Alt+1 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Open Tempo Operations | Open Tempo Operations | Alt+2 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Open Event Operations | Open Event Operations | Alt+3 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Quantize (in Event Operations window) | Quantize (in Event Operations window) | Alt+0 |
Option+0 |
Yes | Source |
| Change Duration (in Event Operations | Change Duration (in Event Operations | Alt+P |
|
Yes | Source |
| Transpose (in Event Operations window) | Transpose (in Event Operations window) | Alt+T |
Option+T |
Yes | Source |
| Select/Split Notes (in Event Operations | Select/Split Notes (in Event Operations | Alt+Y |
|
Yes | Source |
| Open Real Time Properties | Open Real Time Properties | Alt+4 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Open Beat Detective | Open Beat Detective | Ctrl+8 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Identify Beat | Identify Beat | Ctrl+I |
Cmd+I |
Yes | Source |
| All MIDI Notes Off | All MIDI Notes Off | Ctrl+Shift+. |
Cmd+Shift+. |
Yes | Source |
| Retrospective Record | Retrospective Record | Alt+Shift+Z |
Option+Shift+Z |
Yes | Source |
Event Operations
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open or close Event Operations Quantize | Open or close Event Operations Quantize | Alt+O |
|
Yes | Source |
| Open or close Event Operations Transpose | Open or close Event Operations Transpose | Alt+T |
|
Yes | Source |
| Open or close Event Operations Split Selected Notes | Open or close Event Operations Split Selected Notes | Alt+Y |
|
Yes | Source |
| Open or close Event Operations Duration | Open or close Event Operations Duration | Alt+P |
|
Yes | Source |
| Choose Apply in active Event Ops window | Choose Apply in active Event Ops window | Enter |
|
Yes | Source |
| Activate next number or panel | Activate next number or panel | Tab |
|
Yes | Source |
| Activate previous number active panel | Activate previous number active panel | Shift+Tab |
|
Yes | Source |
| Increment/decrement value number or note field | Increment/decrement value number or note field | Up |
|
Yes | Source |
Fades
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create Fades (open Fades | Create Fades (open Fades | Ctrl+F |
|
Yes | Source |
| Fade to Start | Fade to Start | Win+D |
Ctrl+D |
Yes | Source |
| Fade to End | Fade to End | Win+G |
Ctrl+G |
Yes | Source |
Fades Dialogs
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition start/stop in | Audition start/stop in | Space |
|
Yes | Source |
File Menu
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Session | New Session | Ctrl+N |
Cmd+N |
Yes | Source |
| Open Session | Open Session | Ctrl+O |
Cmd+O |
Yes | Source |
| Open Sketch | Open Sketch | Ctrl+Alt+Win+O |
Ctrl+Option+Cmd+O |
Yes | Source |
| Open Most Recent | Open Most Recent | Ctrl+Shift+O |
Cmd+Shift+O |
Yes | Source |
| Close session | Close session | Ctrl+Shift+W |
Cmd+Shift+W |
Yes | Source |
| Save Session | Save Session | Ctrl+S |
Cmd+S |
Yes | Source |
| Save As (sessions) or Save As New Version (projects) | Save As (sessions) or Save As New Version (projects) | Ctrl+Win+S |
Cmd+Ctrl+S |
Yes | Source |
| Open Revision History only) | Open Revision History only) | Ctrl+Win+O |
|
Yes | Source |
| Bounce Mix | Bounce Mix | Ctrl+Alt+B |
Cmd+Option+B |
Yes | Source |
| Import Session Data | Import Session Data | Shift+Alt+I |
Shift+Option+I |
Yes | Source |
| Import Audio | Import Audio | Ctrl+Shift+I |
Cmd+Shift+I |
Yes | Source |
| Import MIDI | Import MIDI | Ctrl+Alt+L |
Cmd+Option+L |
Yes | Source |
| Import Video | Import Video | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+I |
Cmd+Option+Shift+I |
Yes | Source |
| Print Score from Pro Tools | Print Score from Pro Tools | Ctrl+P |
|
Yes | Source |
General Deck Control Commands
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle Backward | Shuttle Backward | Win+, |
Option+, |
Yes | Source |
| Shuttle Forward | Shuttle Forward | Win+. |
Option+. |
Yes | Source |
| Toggle Transport Master | Toggle Transport Master | Ctrl+\ |
Cmd+\ |
Yes | Source |
| All Transport Buttons Off/Unthread | All Transport Buttons Off/Unthread | Ctrl+. |
|
Yes | Source |
Global Workspace Shortcuts
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open a new Workspace | Open a new Workspace | Alt+I |
Option+I |
Yes | Source |
| Open a new Workspace focused on the Project | Open a new Workspace focused on the Project | Alt+O |
|
Yes | Source |
| Move up one level in | Move up one level in | Ctrl+Up |
|
Yes | Source |
| Bring all browsers to | Bring all browsers to | Alt+J |
|
Yes | Source |
| Send all browsers to | Send all browsers to | Alt+Shift+J |
|
Yes | Source |
| Open a selected folder current Workspace | Open a selected folder current Workspace | Ctrl+Down |
|
Yes | Source |
| Simple search | Simple search | Ctrl+F |
Cmd+F |
Yes | Source |
| Advanced search on checked items in the pane | Advanced search on checked items in the pane | Ctrl+Shift+F |
|
Yes | Source |
| Switch from advanced simple search or vice | Switch from advanced simple search or vice | Ctrl+Shift+F |
|
Yes | Source |
Import Audio Dialog
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start/stop audition of currently audio file/Clip | Start/stop audition of currently audio file/Clip | Alt+P |
|
Yes | Source |
| Import selected audio files | Import selected audio files | Alt+I |
Ctrl+I |
Yes | Source |
| Convert and import selected | Convert and import selected | Alt+C |
|
Yes | Source |
| Convert and import selected | Convert and import selected | Alt+O |
|
Yes | Source |
| Import all audio files | Import all audio files | |
Ctrl+Option+I |
Yes | Source |
| Move between file windows | Move between file windows | Tab |
Tab |
Yes | Source |
| Done | Done | Alt+E |
Ctrl+W |
Yes | Source |
Import Session Data Dialog
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select all source tracks and tracks or none, and tracks imported if linked | Select all source tracks and tracks or none, and tracks imported if linked | Ctrl+A |
|
Yes | Source |
| Trigger the Add button | Trigger the Add button | Ctrl+N |
Cmd+N |
Yes | Source |
| Triggers the Clear button | Triggers the Clear button | Ctrl+B |
Cmd+B |
Yes | Source |
| Triggers the Match button | Triggers the Match button | Ctrl+M |
Cmd+M |
Yes | Source |
| Filter tracks by name | Filter tracks by name | Ctrl+F |
Cmd+F |
Yes | Source |
| Toggle Exact Match option | Toggle Exact Match option | Ctrl+E |
|
Yes | Source |
| Toggle UInlink on/off | Toggle UInlink on/off | Ctrl+U |
Cmd+U |
Yes | Source |
| Add | Add | A |
A |
Yes | Source |
| Match | Match | M |
M |
Yes | Source |
| Clear | Clear | C |
C |
Yes | Source |
| Unlink | Unlink | U |
U |
Yes | Source |
| Exact match | Exact match | E |
E |
Yes | Source |
Memory Locations and Markers
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create Memory Location targeted ruler or track | Create Memory Location targeted ruler or track | Enter |
|
Yes | Source |
| Add marker to the Marker current edit location or playback without opening the New dialog | Add marker to the Marker current edit location or playback without opening the New dialog | Ctrl+Enter |
|
Yes | Source |
| Move selection and recall Memory Locations window | Move selection and recall Memory Locations window | Up |
|
Yes | Source |
| Extend selection in the Memory window | Extend selection in the Memory window | Shift+Up |
|
Yes | Source |
| Select first/last memory Memory Locations window | Select first/last memory Memory Locations window | Alt+Up |
|
Yes | Source |
| Select all memory locations Locations window without active memory location | Select all memory locations Locations window without active memory location | Ctrl+A |
|
Yes | Source |
| Delete a memory location Locations window | Delete a memory location Locations window | Delete |
|
Yes | Source |
| Change the Marker ruler | Change the Marker ruler | Ctrl+Alt+Left |
|
Yes | Source |
| Toggle the Timeline Insertion/Play Marker Follows Playback off | Toggle the Timeline Insertion/Play Marker Follows Playback off | Win+N |
|
Yes | Source |
| Target first track in edit between track and ruler | Target first track in edit between track and ruler | Shift+X |
|
Yes | Source |
| Move the Target to the previous visible track | Move the Target to the previous visible track | Shift+[ |
|
Yes | Source |
| Toggle between Marker Comments for any tracks selection regardless of whether controls are shown or not | Toggle between Marker Comments for any tracks selection regardless of whether controls are shown or not | Shift+N |
|
Yes | Source |
| Toggle Marker Follows Edit | Toggle Marker Follows Edit | Shift+Y |
|
Yes | Source |
| Set the selection to the Main | Set the selection to the Main | Enter |
|
Yes | Source |
| Set the location to the targeted | Set the location to the targeted | Ctrl+Enter |
|
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide Marker Track | Show/Hide Marker Track | Shift+U |
|
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide Marker Ruler | Show/Hide Marker Ruler | Ctrl+Alt+Win+R |
|
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide Marker Folder | Show/Hide Marker Folder | Ctrl+Alt+Win+F |
|
Yes | Source |
MIDI Events List
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enter start time field for editing | Enter start time field for editing | Ctrl+Enter |
Cmd+Enter |
Yes | Source |
| Show Event Filter dialog | Show Event Filter dialog | Ctrl+F |
Cmd+F |
Yes | Source |
| Go to | Go to | Ctrl+G |
Cmd+G |
Yes | Source |
| Scroll to Edit selection | Scroll to Edit selection | Ctrl+H |
Cmd+H |
Yes | Source |
| Insert another event | Insert another event | Ctrl+M |
Cmd+M |
Yes | Source |
| Insert note | Insert note | Ctrl+N |
Cmd+N |
Yes | Source |
| Insert Program Change | Insert Program Change | |
Cmd+P |
Yes | Source |
| Insert Controller | Insert Controller | Ctrl+L |
Cmd+L |
Yes | Source |
| Insert Poly Pressure | Insert Poly Pressure | Ctrl+O |
Cmd+O |
Yes | Source |
MIDI Note Editing
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transpose up one semitone | Transpose up one semitone | Up |
Up |
Yes | Source |
| Transpose down one semitone | Transpose down one semitone | Down |
Down |
Yes | Source |
| Copy and transpose up | Copy and transpose up | Alt+Up |
|
Yes | Source |
| Copy and transpose down | Copy and transpose down | Alt+Down |
|
Yes | Source |
| Transpose up one octave | Transpose up one octave | Shift+Up |
Shift+Up |
Yes | Source |
| Transpose down one octave | Transpose down one octave | Shift+Down |
Shift+Down |
Yes | Source |
| Copy and transpose up | Copy and transpose up | Alt+Shift+Up |
|
Yes | Source |
| Transpose up in key | Transpose up in key | Win+Up |
Ctrl+Up |
Yes | Source |
| Transpose down in key | Transpose down in key | Win+Down |
Ctrl+Down |
Yes | Source |
| Increase velocity by five | Increase velocity by five | Ctrl+Up |
Cmd+Up |
Yes | Source |
| Decrease velocity by five | Decrease velocity by five | |
Cmd+Down |
Yes | Source |
| Increase velocity by fifteen | Increase velocity by fifteen | |
Cmd+Shift+Up |
Yes | Source |
| Decrease velocity by fifteen | Decrease velocity by fifteen | |
Cmd+Shift+Down |
Yes | Source |
| Select previous note | Select previous note | Left |
Left |
Yes | Source |
| Select next note | Select next note | Right |
Right |
Yes | Source |
| Add previous note to the | Add previous note to the | Shift+Left |
|
Yes | Source |
| Add next note to the current | Add next note to the current | Shift+Right |
|
Yes | Source |
| Trim note start to the left | Trim note start to the left | Win+Left |
Ctrl+Left |
Yes | Source |
| Trim note start to the right | Trim note start to the right | Win+Right |
Ctrl+Right |
Yes | Source |
| Trim note end to the left | Trim note end to the left | Alt+Left |
Option+Left |
Yes | Source |
| Trim note end to the right | Trim note end to the right | Alt+Right |
Option+Right |
Yes | Source |
Missing Files Dialog
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skip all missing files | Skip all missing files | Ctrl+S |
Cmd+S |
Yes | Source |
| Manually find and relink | Manually find and relink | Ctrl+M |
|
Yes | Source |
| Automatically find and relink | Automatically find and relink | Ctrl+A |
|
Yes | Source |
| Regenerate missing fades | Regenerate missing fades | Ctrl+R |
Cmd+R |
Yes | Source |
| Regenerate missing render | Regenerate missing render | Ctrl+D |
|
Yes | Source |
Mix Groups List and Edit Groups List
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Group | New Group | Ctrl+G |
Cmd+G |
Yes | Source |
Navigation
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scroll Page up | Scroll Page up | PageUp |
PageUp |
Yes | Source |
| Scroll Page down | Scroll Page down | PageDown |
PageDown |
Yes | Source |
| Scroll to top of browser | Scroll to top of browser | Home |
Home |
Yes | Source |
| Scroll to bottom of browser | Scroll to bottom of browser | End |
End |
Yes | Source |
| Scroll to track | Scroll to track | Ctrl+Alt+F |
Cmd+Option+F |
Yes | Source |
| Open folder (new window) | Open folder (new window) | |
Cmd+Down |
Yes | Source |
| Enter/exit Name Edit | Enter/exit Name Edit | Enter |
|
Yes | Source |
| Open/close Search pane | Open/close Search pane | Ctrl+F |
Cmd+F |
Yes | Source |
| Move to next Search | Move to next Search | Tab |
|
Yes | Source |
| Move to previous Search | Move to previous Search | Shift+Tab |
|
Yes | Source |
Options Menu
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loop Record | Loop Record | Alt+L |
Option+L |
Yes | Source |
| QuickPunch | QuickPunch | Ctrl+Shift+P |
Cmd+Shift+P |
Yes | Source |
| TrackPunch | TrackPunch | Ctrl+Shift+T |
Cmd+Shift+T |
Yes | Source |
| Transport Online | Transport Online | Ctrl+J |
Cmd+J |
Yes | Source |
| Video Track Online | Video Track Online | Ctrl+Shift+J |
Cmd+Shift+J |
Yes | Source |
| Pre/Post-Roll | Pre/Post-Roll | Ctrl+K |
|
Yes | Source |
| Loop Playback | Loop Playback | Ctrl+Shift+L |
Cmd+Shift+L |
Yes | Source |
| Dynamic Transport | Dynamic Transport | Ctrl+Win+P |
Cmd+Ctrl+P |
Yes | Source |
| Enable/Disable Link Track and | Enable/Disable Link Track and | Shift+T |
|
Yes | Source |
| Enable/Disable Tab to Transients | Enable/Disable Tab to Transients | Ctrl+Alt+Tab |
Cmd+Option+Tab |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle Video Track Online through (Pro Tools Ultimate only) | Cycle Video Track Online through (Pro Tools Ultimate only) | Shift+J |
|
Yes | Source |
| Auto-Spot Clips | Auto-Spot Clips | Ctrl+P |
Cmd+P |
Yes | Source |
| Edit Tool Mode Keyboard Lock | Edit Tool Mode Keyboard Lock | Win+Shift+T |
Ctrl+Shift+T |
Yes | Source |
Peripherals Dialog
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go to Synchronization page | Go to Synchronization page | Ctrl+1 |
Cmd+1 |
Yes | Source |
| Go to Machine Control page | Go to Machine Control page | Ctrl+2 |
Cmd+2 |
Yes | Source |
| Go to MIDI Controllers page | Go to MIDI Controllers page | Ctrl+3 |
Cmd+3 |
Yes | Source |
| Go to Ethernet Controllers | Go to Ethernet Controllers | Ctrl+4 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Go to Mic Preamps page (Pro Tools Ultimate only) | Go to Mic Preamps page (Pro Tools Ultimate only) | Ctrl+5 |
Cmd+5 |
Yes | Source |
| Go to Satellites page | Go to Satellites page | Ctrl+6 |
Cmd+6 |
Yes | Source |
| Go to VENUE page | Go to VENUE page | Ctrl+7 |
Cmd+7 |
Yes | Source |
Playback
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start/stop playback | Start/stop playback | Space |
Space |
Yes | Source |
| Half-speed playback | Half-speed playback | Shift+Space |
Shift+Space |
Yes | Source |
| Enable/disable online | Enable/disable online | Ctrl+J |
|
Yes | Source |
| Play Edit selection | Play Edit selection | Alt+[ |
Option+[ |
Yes | Source |
| Dynamic Transport Mode | Dynamic Transport Mode | Ctrl+Win+P |
|
Yes | Source |
| Transport Master toggle (Pro Tools/Machine/MMC) | Transport Master toggle (Pro Tools/Machine/MMC) | Ctrl+\ |
Cmd+\ |
Yes | Source |
Plugin Inserts and Sends
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bypass (or unbypass) all tracks | Bypass (or unbypass) all tracks | Shift+A |
|
Yes | Source |
| Bypass (or unbypass) inserts tracks | Bypass (or unbypass) inserts tracks | Shift+2 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Bypass (or unbypass) inserts tracks | Bypass (or unbypass) inserts tracks | Shift+3 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Bypass (or unbypass) all selected tracks | Bypass (or unbypass) all selected tracks | Shift+E |
|
Yes | Source |
| Bypass (or unbypass) all selected tracks | Bypass (or unbypass) all selected tracks | Shift+C |
|
Yes | Source |
| Bypass (or unbypass) all selected tracks | Bypass (or unbypass) all selected tracks | Shift+V |
|
Yes | Source |
| Bypass (or unbypass) all selected tracks | Bypass (or unbypass) all selected tracks | Shift+D |
|
Yes | Source |
| Bypass (or unbypass) all on selected tracks | Bypass (or unbypass) all on selected tracks | Shift+W |
|
Yes | Source |
| Mute (or unmute) Sends A–E tracks | Mute (or unmute) Sends A–E tracks | Shift+4 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Mute (or unmute) Sends F–J tracks | Mute (or unmute) Sends F–J tracks | Shift+5 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Mute (or unmute) all sends tracks | Mute (or unmute) all sends tracks | Shift+Q |
|
Yes | Source |
Preferences Dialog
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go to Display page | Go to Display page | Ctrl+1 |
Cmd+1 |
Yes | Source |
| Go to Operation page | Go to Operation page | Ctrl+2 |
Cmd+2 |
Yes | Source |
| Go to Editing page | Go to Editing page | Ctrl+3 |
Cmd+3 |
Yes | Source |
| Go to Mixing page | Go to Mixing page | Ctrl+4 |
Cmd+4 |
Yes | Source |
| Go to Metering page | Go to Metering page | Ctrl+5 |
Cmd+5 |
Yes | Source |
| Go to Processing page | Go to Processing page | Ctrl+6 |
Cmd+6 |
Yes | Source |
| Go to MIDI page | Go to MIDI page | Ctrl+7 |
Cmd+7 |
Yes | Source |
| Go to Collaboration page | Go to Collaboration page | Ctrl+8 |
Cmd+8 |
Yes | Source |
| Go to Synchronization page | Go to Synchronization page | Ctrl+9 |
Cmd+9 |
Yes | Source |
Recording
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start record | Start record | F12 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Stop record | Stop record | Space |
Space |
Yes | Source |
| Stop record and discard (not undoable) | Stop record and discard (not undoable) | Ctrl+. |
|
Yes | Source |
| Enable/disable online record | Enable/disable online record | Ctrl+Alt+Space |
|
Yes | Source |
| Loop Record toggle | Loop Record toggle | Alt+L |
Option+L |
Yes | Source |
| TrackPunch toggle (Pro Tools Ultimate only) | TrackPunch toggle (Pro Tools Ultimate only) | Ctrl+Shift+T |
Cmd+Shift+T |
Yes | Source |
| QuickPunch toggle | QuickPunch toggle | Ctrl+Shift+P |
Cmd+Shift+P |
Yes | Source |
| Enable or disable pre/post-roll | Enable or disable pre/post-roll | Ctrl+K |
|
Yes | Source |
| Set the Pre-Roll or Post-Roll current Edit insertion point | Set the Pre-Roll or Post-Roll current Edit insertion point | Ctrl+Alt+Win+K |
|
Yes | Source |
Revision History (Projects Only)
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Revision History window | Open Revision History window | Ctrl+Win+O |
Cmd+Ctrl+O |
Yes | Source |
| Close Revision History window | Close Revision History window | Esc |
Esc |
Yes | Source |
| Restore the selected version History list | Restore the selected version History list | R |
|
Yes | Source |
| Import data from the selected Revision History list into version | Import data from the selected Revision History list into version | I |
|
Yes | Source |
| Delete the selected version History list | Delete the selected version History list | D |
|
Yes | Source |
Save Track Presets Dialog
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To open the Save Tracks Presets tracks | To open the Save Tracks Presets tracks | Alt+Shift+P |
|
Yes | Source |
| To enable or disable the Include option. | To enable or disable the Include option. | Ctrl+I |
|
Yes | Source |
| To enable or disable the Clips option | To enable or disable the Clips option | Ctrl+N |
|
Yes | Source |
| To enable or disable the Auto-populate Track Data option | To enable or disable the Auto-populate Track Data option | Ctrl+T |
|
Yes | Source |
| To open the Track Data To Recall | To open the Track Data To Recall | Ctrl+R |
|
Yes | Source |
Setup Menu
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session Setup window | Session Setup window | Ctrl+2 |
Cmd+2 |
Yes | Source |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | Keyboard Shortcuts | Win+Shift+K |
Ctrl+Shift+K |
Yes | Source |
Shuttle Mode (Numeric Keypad)
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x Forward playback speed | 1 x Forward playback speed | 6 |
6 |
Yes | Source |
| 1 x Rewind playback speed | 1 x Rewind playback speed | 4 |
4 |
Yes | Source |
| 4 x Forward playback speed | 4 x Forward playback speed | 9 |
9 |
Yes | Source |
| 4 x Rewind playback speed | 4 x Rewind playback speed | 7 |
7 |
Yes | Source |
| 1/4 x Forward playback speed | 1/4 x Forward playback speed | 3 |
3 |
Yes | Source |
| 1/4 x Rewind playback speed | 1/4 x Rewind playback speed | 1 |
1 |
Yes | Source |
| 1/16 x Forward playback | 1/16 x Forward playback | 2+3 |
|
Yes | Source |
| 1/16 x Backward playback | 1/16 x Backward playback | 2+1 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Loop playback of Edit Selection | Loop playback of Edit Selection | 0 |
0 |
Yes | Source |
Soundbase
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show/Hide Tags pane | Show/Hide Tags pane | Ctrl+Alt+Win+T |
Ctrl+Option+Cmd+T |
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide Assign Tags | Show/Hide Assign Tags | Alt+Win+T |
|
Yes | Source |
| Enable/Disable Favorites Tags pop-up window | Enable/Disable Favorites Tags pop-up window | Win+F |
|
Yes | Source |
| Mark (or unmark) a file Tags pop-up window | Mark (or unmark) a file Tags pop-up window | Win+O |
|
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide Favorites for Location or search results | Show/Hide Favorites for Location or search results | Ctrl+Alt+Win+F |
|
Yes | Source |
Step Input
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole note | Whole note | 1 |
1 |
Yes | Source |
| 1/2 note | 1/2 note | 2 |
2 |
Yes | Source |
| 1/4 note | 1/4 note | 4 |
4 |
Yes | Source |
| 1/8 note | 1/8 note | 5 |
5 |
Yes | Source |
| 1/16 note | 1/16 note | 6 |
6 |
Yes | Source |
| 1/32 note | 1/32 note | 7 |
7 |
Yes | Source |
| 1/64 note | 1/64 note | 8 |
8 |
Yes | Source |
| Toggle Tuplet on/off | Toggle Tuplet on/off | 3 |
3 |
Yes | Source |
| Next step | Next step | Enter |
Enter |
Yes | Source |
| Undo step | Undo step | 0 |
0 |
Yes | Source |
| Nudge forward | Nudge forward | Plus |
Plus |
Yes | Source |
| Nudge back | Nudge back | Minus |
Minus |
Yes | Source |
| Select Main Location indicator | Select Main Location indicator | = |
= |
Yes | Source |
| Edit Selection indicators | Edit Selection indicators | / |
/ |
Yes | Source |
Track Compositing
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo the Playlist lane the Edit cursor | Solo the Playlist lane the Edit cursor | Shift+S |
|
Yes | Source |
| To designate the Target the playlist containing insertion for all tracks | To designate the Target the playlist containing insertion for all tracks | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Right |
|
Yes | Source |
| To show the Target Main Playlist | To show the Target Main Playlist | Shift+Right |
|
Yes | Source |
| To toggle between the most recent Main playlists | To toggle between the most recent Main playlists | Shift+Left |
|
Yes | Source |
| Move the selection to playlist | Move the selection to playlist | Alt+Shift+T |
|
Yes | Source |
| Move the selection to | Move the selection to | Alt+Shift+N |
|
Yes | Source |
| Create a new playlist selected track in the | Create a new playlist selected track in the | Win+\ |
|
Yes | Source |
| Create a new playlist track in the session | Create a new playlist track in the session | Win+Alt+\ |
|
Yes | Source |
| Create a new playlist selected track in the | Create a new playlist selected track in the | Win+Alt+Shift+\ |
|
Yes | Source |
| Duplicate the main first selected track in | Duplicate the main first selected track in | Ctrl+Win+\ |
|
Yes | Source |
| Duplicate the main track in the session | Duplicate the main track in the session | Ctrl+Alt+Win+\ |
|
Yes | Source |
| Duplicate the main each selected track | Duplicate the main each selected track | Ctrl+Alt+Win+Shift+\ |
|
Yes | Source |
Track Menu
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Track | New Track | Ctrl+Shift+N |
Cmd+Shift+N |
Yes | Source |
| Group Tracks | Group Tracks | |
Cmd+G |
Yes | Source |
| Duplicate Tracks | Duplicate Tracks | Alt+Shift+D |
Option+Shift+D |
Yes | Source |
| Move to New Folder | Move to New Folder | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+N |
Cmd+Option+Shift+N |
Yes | Source |
| Commit Track | Commit Track | Alt+Shift+C |
Option+Shift+C |
Yes | Source |
| Bounce Track | Bounce Track | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+B |
Cmd+Option+Shift+B |
Yes | Source |
| Save Track Preset | Save Track Preset | Alt+Shift+P |
Option+Shift+P |
Yes | Source |
| Auto Input Monitoring/Input Monitoring (Pro Tools only) | Auto Input Monitoring/Input Monitoring (Pro Tools only) | Alt+K |
|
Yes | Source |
| Set Record Tracks to Input Record Tracks to Auto (Pro Tools Ultimate) | Set Record Tracks to Input Record Tracks to Auto (Pro Tools Ultimate) | Alt+K |
|
Yes | Source |
| Scroll to Track | Scroll to Track | Ctrl+Alt+F |
Cmd+Option+F |
Yes | Source |
| Clear all Clip indicators | Clear all Clip indicators | Alt+C |
Option+C |
Yes | Source |
| Designate as Target Playlist | Designate as Target Playlist | |
Cmd+Shift+Right |
Yes | Source |
| Show Target Playlist | Show Target Playlist | Shift+Right |
Shift+Right |
Yes | Source |
| Toggle Recent Playlist | Toggle Recent Playlist | Shift+Left |
Shift+Left |
Yes | Source |
Transport Mode (Numeric Keypad)
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play/Stop | Play/Stop | 0 |
0 |
Yes | Source |
| Rewind | Rewind | 1 |
1 |
Yes | Source |
| Fast Forward | Fast Forward | 2 |
2 |
Yes | Source |
| Record Enable | Record Enable | 3 |
3 |
Yes | Source |
| Loop Playback mode on/off | Loop Playback mode on/off | 4 |
4 |
Yes | Source |
| Loop Record mode on/off | Loop Record mode on/off | 5 |
5 |
Yes | Source |
| QuickPunch mode on/off | QuickPunch mode on/off | 6 |
6 |
Yes | Source |
| Click on/off | Click on/off | 7 |
7 |
Yes | Source |
| Countoff on/off | Countoff on/off | 8 |
8 |
Yes | Source |
| MIDI Merge/Replace mode | MIDI Merge/Replace mode | 9 |
|
Yes | Source |
View Menu
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Narrow Mix window | View Narrow Mix window | Ctrl+Alt+M |
|
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide Universe display | Show/Hide Universe display | Alt+7 |
Option+7 |
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide docked MIDI | Show/Hide docked MIDI | Win+Alt+Shift+= |
|
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide docked Melodyne | Show/Hide docked Melodyne | Alt+8 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Open Melodyne Editor to | Open Melodyne Editor to | Win+Alt+8 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide docked Clip | Show/Hide docked Clip | Alt+6 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide Track Transcription | Show/Hide Track Transcription | Win+Shift+U |
|
Yes | Source |
Window Menu
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hide All Floating Windows | Hide All Floating Windows | Ctrl+Alt+Win+W |
Cmd+Option+Ctrl+W |
Yes | Source |
| Show Window Configuration | Show Window Configuration | Ctrl+Alt+J |
|
Yes | Source |
| Open new Workspace | Open new Workspace | Alt+I |
Option+I |
Yes | Source |
| Open new Workspace | Open new Workspace | Alt+Win+I |
Option+Ctrl+I |
Yes | Source |
| Show Project | Show Project | Alt+O |
Option+O |
Yes | Source |
| Bring to Front | Bring to Front | Alt+J |
Option+J |
Yes | Source |
| Send to Back | Send to Back | Alt+Shift+J |
Option+Shift+J |
Yes | Source |
| Show Transport | Show Transport | Ctrl+1 |
Cmd+1 |
Yes | Source |
| Show Big Counter | Show Big Counter | Ctrl+3 |
Cmd+3 |
Yes | Source |
| Show Automation Enable | Show Automation Enable | Ctrl+4 |
Cmd+4 |
Yes | Source |
| Show Memory Locations | Show Memory Locations | Ctrl+5 |
Cmd+5 |
Yes | Source |
| Machine Track Arming | Machine Track Arming | Ctrl+6 |
Cmd+6 |
Yes | Source |
| Show Video Universe | Show Video Universe | Ctrl+7 |
|
Yes | Source |
| Show Video | Show Video | Ctrl+9 |
Cmd+9 |
Yes | Source |
| Open/Close the MIDI window | Open/Close the MIDI window | Shift+K |
|
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide Artist Chat | Show/Hide Artist Chat | Ctrl+Shift+= |
|
Yes | Source |
| Pro Tools Search | Pro Tools Search | Win+Shift+S |
Ctrl+Shift+S |
Yes | Source |
| Show/Hide Dolby Atmos® window | Show/Hide Dolby Atmos® window | Ctrl+Win+= |
|
Yes | Source |
Zoom
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizontal zoom in or out | Horizontal zoom in or out | Ctrl+] |
Cmd+] |
Yes | Source |
| Zoom to show entire session without affecting vertical scrolling | Zoom to show entire session without affecting vertical scrolling | Ctrl+Win+[ |
|
Yes | Source |
| Zoom in horizontally on without affecting vertical scrolling | Zoom in horizontally on without affecting vertical scrolling | Ctrl+Win+] |
|
Yes | Source |
| Vertical zoom to show height (Audio) | Vertical zoom to show height (Audio) | Ctrl+Alt+Win+[ |
|
Yes | Source |
| Incrementally zoom vertically audio tracks | Incrementally zoom vertically audio tracks | [ |
|
Yes | Source |
| Vertical zoom to show to highest) in MIDI and | Vertical zoom to show to highest) in MIDI and | Ctrl+Win+Shift+[ |
|
Yes | Source |
| Horizontal zoom to show reset amplitude zoom | Horizontal zoom to show reset amplitude zoom | Alt+A |
|
Yes | Source |
| Horizontal zoom to show not reset amplitude zoom | Horizontal zoom to show not reset amplitude zoom | Alt+Win+A |
|
Yes | Source |
| Horizontal zoom and scroll excluding MIDI events | Horizontal zoom and scroll excluding MIDI events | Alt+F |
|
Yes | Source |
| Horizontal zoom to selection, MIDI events | Horizontal zoom to selection, MIDI events | Alt+Win+F |
|
Yes | Source |
| Zoom Toggle | Zoom Toggle | Win+E |
Ctrl+E |
Yes | Source |
| Cancel Zoom Toggle and same zoom level | Cancel Zoom Toggle and same zoom level | Alt+Shift+E |
|
Yes | Source |