Logic Pro keyboard shortcuts
Logic Pro's key commands cover transport, editing, track and region work, window focus, and the main production views. The most useful commands are grouped by the job they perform.
macOS · 126 shortcutsTransport and locators
Control playback, recording, the cycle range, and the playhead without reaching for the transport bar.
| Action | macOS |
|---|---|
| Start recording | R |
| Toggle recording | Num * |
| Discard the recording and return to the prior position | Cmd. |
| Record into a Live Loops cell | OptionR |
| Capture a recent performance with Flashback recording | ShiftR |
| Start playback | Num Enter |
| Pause playback | Num . |
| Stop playback | Num 0 |
| Play or stop | Space |
| Preview the selected area | OptionShiftSpace |
| 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 | ShiftEnter |
| Play the selected area | ShiftSpace |
| Open the Go to Position dialog | / |
| Skip the cycle range | Num = |
| Set the locators and cycle area from the selection | CmdU |
| Set rounded locators from the selection | U |
| Move the playhead to the left locator | ControlShift, |
| Move the playhead to the right locator | ControlShift. |
| Move the locators backward | ShiftCmd, |
| Move the locators forward | ShiftCmd. |
| Double the cycle length | OptionShiftCmd. |
| Halve the cycle length | OptionShiftCmd, |
| Set the punch-in locator | ControlOptionCmdI |
| Set the rounded punch-in locator | ControlOptionShiftCmdI |
| Set the punch-out locator | ControlOptionCmdO |
| Set the rounded punch-out locator | ControlOptionShiftCmdO |
Editing and tools
Make common edits, change tools, and adjust the visible timeline around the selected material.
| Action | macOS |
|---|---|
| Undo the last edit | CmdZ |
| Redo the last edit | ShiftCmdZ |
| Cut the selection | CmdX |
| Copy the selection | CmdC |
| Paste the clipboard | CmdV |
| Select all | CmdA |
| Deselect all | ShiftD |
| Invert the selection | ShiftI |
| Open the Tool menu | T |
| Choose the next tool | OptionPage Down |
| Choose the previous tool | OptionPage Up |
| Zoom in horizontally | CmdRight |
| Zoom out horizontally | CmdLeft |
| Zoom in vertically | CmdUp |
| Zoom out vertically | CmdDown |
| Fit the locators in the window | ControlShiftZ |
| Fit the selection in the window | Z |
| Restore the saved zoom snapshot | ShiftZ |
| Return to the previous zoom | OptionZ |
| Return to the next zoom | OptionShiftZ |
| Recall zoom preset 1 | ControlOptionCmd1 |
| Recall zoom preset 2 | ControlOptionCmd2 |
| Recall zoom preset 3 | ControlOptionCmd3 |
| Save the current zoom as preset 1 | ControlOptionShiftCmd1 |
| Save the current zoom as preset 2 | ControlOptionShiftCmd2 |
| Save the current zoom as preset 3 | ControlOptionShiftCmd3 |
| Make the focused window follow the playhead | Grave |
| Show or hide the Inspector | OptionShiftI |
| Search for a plug-in | ControlCmdP |
Tracks and regions
Create tracks, manage regions, and work with automation and grouping in the main window.
| Action | macOS |
|---|---|
| Create a new track | OptionCmdN |
| Create a new audio track | OptionCmdA |
| Create a new software instrument track | OptionCmdS |
| Create a new Drummer or session player track | OptionCmdP |
| Create a new external MIDI track | OptionCmdX |
| Duplicate track settings | CmdD |
| Duplicate the selected region content | OptionShiftCmdD |
| Create a new track with the same channel strip | ControlShiftReturn |
| Delete the selected track | CmdDelete |
| Delete unused tracks | OptionCmdDelete |
| Search for a track | ControlCmdT |
| Import audio | ShiftCmdI |
| Show or hide track automation | A |
| Open the automation event list | ControlCmdO |
| Move the playhead to the region start | Cmd[ |
| Move the playhead to the region end | Cmd] |
| Nudge the selected region left | OptionLeft |
| Nudge the selected region right | OptionRight |
| Shorten the selected region | OptionShiftLeft |
| Lengthen the selected region | OptionShiftRight |
| Slip the selected region left | ControlOptionLeft |
| Slip the selected region right | ControlOptionRight |
| Rotate the selected region left | ControlOptionCmdLeft |
| Rotate the selected region right | ControlOptionCmdRight |
| Open or close the focused track stack | ControlCmdRight |
| Close the focused track stack | ControlCmdLeft |
| Mute the focused track | ControlM |
| Toggle Snap to Grid | CmdG |
| Shuffle the selected region left | Option[ |
| Shuffle the selected region right | Option] |
| Bounce the selected track or region | CmdB |
| Open the time signature editor | ControlOptionShiftT |
| Open the key signature editor | ControlOptionShiftK |
Windows and production views
Open the production windows you need, switch focus, and reach Logic Pro help and setup panels.
| Action | macOS |
|---|---|
| Open the main window | Cmd1 |
| Open the Mixer | Cmd2 |
| Open Smart Controls | Cmd3 |
| Open the Piano Roll | Cmd4 |
| Open the Score Editor | Cmd5 |
| Open the Audio File Editor | Cmd6 |
| Open the Project Audio browser | Cmd8 |
| Open the Transform window | Cmd9 |
| Open the Environment | Cmd0 |
| Open the Score Editor window | ControlOptionShiftS |
| Open the score sets window | ControlOptionShiftI |
| Open the Piano window | P |
| Open Musical Typing | CmdK |
| Open the Step Input Keyboard | OptionCmdK |
| Open the Loop Browser | O |
| Show or hide the Library | Y |
| Open the Audio Track Editor | W |
| Open the Event List | Cmd7 |
| Open the Tempo List | OptionShiftT |
| Open the Key Commands window | OptionK |
| Open the Colors window | OptionC |
| Toggle full-screen mode | ControlCmdF |
| Open a movie | OptionCmdO |
| Show Quick Help | Shift/ |
| Open Logic Pro Help | Cmd/ |
| Open the external sample editor | ShiftW |
| Close the focused window | CmdW |
| Cycle to the next window | CmdGrave |
| Select the previous track | Up |
| Select the next track | Down |
| Hide Logic Pro | CmdH |
| Hide other applications | OptionCmdH |