Logic Pro keyboard shortcuts
Logic Pro takes a song from first recording to final mix on a Mac, with software instruments, Drummer, and Live Loops built in. Apple calls its shortcuts key commands; they run the transport, switch tools, create tracks, edit regions, and open the Mixer.
macOS · 126 shortcutsTransport and locators
Control playback, recording, the cycle range, and the playhead without reaching for the transport bar.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Start recording | R |
| Toggle recording | Num * |
| Discard the recording and return to the prior position | Cmd + . |
| Record into a Live Loops cell | Option + R |
| Capture a recent performance with Flashback recording | Shift + R |
| Start playback | Num Enter |
| Pause playback | Num . |
| Stop playback | Num 0 |
| Play or stop | Space |
| Preview the selected area | Option + Shift + Space |
| Rewind | , |
| Fast-forward | . |
| Fast-rewind | Shift + , |
| Fast-forward at high speed | Shift + . |
| Move forward to the next transient | Control + . |
| Move backward to the previous transient | Control + , |
| Play from the left locator | Shift + Enter |
| Play the selected area | Shift + Space |
| Open the Go to Position dialog | / |
| Skip the cycle range | Num = |
| Set the locators and cycle area from the selection | Cmd + U |
| Set rounded locators from the selection | U |
| Move the playhead to the left locator | Control + Shift + , |
| Move the playhead to the right locator | Control + Shift + . |
| Move the locators backward | Shift + Cmd + , |
| Move the locators forward | Shift + Cmd + . |
| Double the cycle length | Option + Shift + Cmd + . |
| Halve the cycle length | Option + Shift + Cmd + , |
| Set the punch-in locator | Control + Option + Cmd + I |
| Set the rounded punch-in locator | Control + Option + Shift + Cmd + I |
| Set the punch-out locator | Control + Option + Cmd + O |
| Set the rounded punch-out locator | Control + Option + Shift + Cmd + O |
Editing and tools
Make common edits, change tools, and adjust the visible timeline around the selected material.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Undo the last edit | Cmd + Z |
| Redo the last edit | Shift + Cmd + Z |
| Cut the selection | Cmd + X |
| Copy the selection | Cmd + C |
| Paste the clipboard | Cmd + V |
| Select all | Cmd + A |
| Deselect all | Shift + D |
| Invert the selection | Shift + I |
| Open the Tool menu | T |
| Choose the next tool | Option + Page Down |
| Choose the previous tool | Option + Page Up |
| Zoom in horizontally | Cmd + Right |
| Zoom out horizontally | Cmd + Left |
| Zoom in vertically | Cmd + Up |
| Zoom out vertically | Cmd + Down |
| Fit the locators in the window | Control + Shift + Z |
| Fit the selection in the window | Z |
| Restore the saved zoom snapshot | Shift + Z |
| Return to the previous zoom | Option + Z |
| Return to the next zoom | Option + Shift + Z |
| Recall zoom preset 1 | Control + Option + Cmd + 1 |
| Recall zoom preset 2 | Control + Option + Cmd + 2 |
| Recall zoom preset 3 | Control + Option + Cmd + 3 |
| Save the current zoom as preset 1 | Control + Option + Shift + Cmd + 1 |
| Save the current zoom as preset 2 | Control + Option + Shift + Cmd + 2 |
| Save the current zoom as preset 3 | Control + Option + Shift + Cmd + 3 |
| Make the focused window follow the playhead | Grave |
| Show or hide the Inspector | Option + Shift + I |
| Search for a plug-in | Control + Cmd + P |
Tracks and regions
Create tracks, manage regions, and work with automation and grouping in the main window.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Create a new track | Option + Cmd + N |
| Create a new audio track | Option + Cmd + A |
| Create a new software instrument track | Option + Cmd + S |
| Create a new Drummer or session player track | Option + Cmd + P |
| Create a new external MIDI track | Option + Cmd + X |
| Duplicate track settings | Cmd + D |
| Duplicate the selected region content | Option + Shift + Cmd + D |
| Create a new track with the same channel strip | Control + Shift + Return |
| Delete the selected track | Cmd + Delete |
| Delete unused tracks | Option + Cmd + Delete |
| Search for a track | Control + Cmd + T |
| Import audio | Shift + Cmd + I |
| Show or hide track automation | A |
| Open the automation event list | Control + Cmd + O |
| Move the playhead to the region start | Cmd + [ |
| Move the playhead to the region end | Cmd + ] |
| Nudge the selected region left | Option + Left |
| Nudge the selected region right | Option + Right |
| Shorten the selected region | Option + Shift + Left |
| Lengthen the selected region | Option + Shift + Right |
| Slip the selected region left | Control + Option + Left |
| Slip the selected region right | Control + Option + Right |
| Rotate the selected region left | Control + Option + Cmd + Left |
| Rotate the selected region right | Control + Option + Cmd + Right |
| Open or close the focused track stack | Control + Cmd + Right |
| Close the focused track stack | Control + Cmd + Left |
| Mute the focused track | Control + M |
| Toggle Snap to Grid | Cmd + G |
| Shuffle the selected region left | Option + [ |
| Shuffle the selected region right | Option + ] |
| Bounce the selected track or region | Cmd + B |
| Open the time signature editor | Control + Option + Shift + T |
| Open the key signature editor | Control + Option + Shift + K |
Windows and production views
Open the production windows you need, switch focus, and reach Logic Pro help and setup panels.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Open the main window | Cmd + 1 |
| Open the Mixer | Cmd + 2 |
| Open Smart Controls | Cmd + 3 |
| Open the Piano Roll | Cmd + 4 |
| Open the Score Editor | Cmd + 5 |
| Open the Audio File Editor | Cmd + 6 |
| Open the Project Audio browser | Cmd + 8 |
| Open the Transform window | Cmd + 9 |
| Open the Environment | Cmd + 0 |
| Open the Score Editor window | Control + Option + Shift + S |
| Open the score sets window | Control + Option + Shift + I |
| Open the Piano window | P |
| Open Musical Typing | Cmd + K |
| Open the Step Input Keyboard | Option + Cmd + K |
| Open the Loop Browser | O |
| Show or hide the Library | Y |
| Open the Audio Track Editor | W |
| Open the Event List | Cmd + 7 |
| Open the Tempo List | Option + Shift + T |
| Open the Key Commands window | Option + K |
| Open the Colors window | Option + C |
| Toggle full-screen mode | Control + Cmd + F |
| Open a movie | Option + Cmd + O |
| Show Quick Help | Shift + / |
| Open Logic Pro Help | Cmd + / |
| Open the external sample editor | Shift + W |
| Close the focused window | Cmd + W |
| Cycle to the next window | Cmd + Grave |
| Select the previous track | Up |
| Select the next track | Down |
| Hide Logic Pro | Cmd + H |
| Hide other applications | Option + Cmd + H |
Source
official Apple Logic Pro key commands · Checked
Default Logic Pro key commands for the U.S. preset, checked September 1, 2026. Logic Pro is macOS-only and key commands can be reassigned in the Key Commands window.