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DAW Shortcut Commands
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Ctrl + D (Cmd + D on Mac)
Duplicates the selected item(s). Use when you want to repeat a section or pattern.
Ctrl + Z (Cmd + Z on Mac)
Undoes the last action. Use when you need to revert a recent change.
Ctrl + N (Cmd + N on Mac)
Creates a new project. Use when starting a new composition or sound design session.
Ctrl + S (Cmd + S on Mac)
Saves the current project. Use frequently to avoid losing progress.
Ctrl + Shift + N (Cmd + Shift + N on Mac)
Creates a new track. Use when you need to add a new instrument or audio recording.
Ctrl + T (Cmd + T on Mac)
Trims the selected audio clip to the selected range. Use to cut out unnecessary parts of an audio recording.
Ctrl + E (Cmd + E on Mac)
Splits the selected item at the cursor. Use for dividing long audio files into smaller sections.
Ctrl + Shift + Z (Cmd + Shift + Z on Mac)
Redoes an action that was undone. Use when you want to reapply a change after using undo.
Ctrl + O (Cmd + O on Mac)
Opens an existing project. Use when you want to work on a project that you've previously saved.
Spacebar
Starts or stops playback. Use during editing and mixing to listen to the project.
Ctrl + Drag (Cmd + Drag on Mac)
Time-stretches a selected audio clip. Use when you need to adjust the duration of an audio clip without changing its pitch.
Ctrl + Click (Cmd + Click on Mac)
Allows precise adjustments to a control or fader. Use for fine-tuning parameters.
Ctrl + Alt + Z (Cmd + Option + Z on Mac)
Performs undo for a specific action type only. Use when you want to undo a series of similar actions without affecting others.
Ctrl + B (Cmd + B on Mac)
Activates draw mode or pencil tool. Use for manually creating or editing automation points and MIDI notes.
Ctrl + M (Cmd + M on Mac)
Adds a marker at the current position. Use for marking specific points in the timeline for easy navigation.
Ctrl + L (Cmd + L on Mac)
Activates or deactivates the loop playback. Use when you want to focus on a specific section repeatedly.
Ctrl + / (Cmd + / on Mac)
Toggles the enablement of a selected track. Use when you want to quickly mute or unmute a track without altering the volume fader.
Ctrl + R (Cmd + R on Mac)
Renders or exports the project to an audio file. Use when you've completed your project and are ready to share or distribute it.
Alt + S (Option + S on Mac)
Saves a copy of the session with a new name. Use when you want to create a different version of the project for experimentation without overwriting the original.
Ctrl + G (Cmd + G on Mac)
Groups selected tracks together. Use when you want to link faders or controls for collective adjustments.
Ctrl + Shift + I (Cmd + Shift + I on Mac)
Inserts a new effect or plugin on the selected track. Use when you want to add new processing to your sound.
Ctrl + A (Cmd + A on Mac)
Selects all items in the current view or window. Use when you want to apply an action to everything, like adjusting all faders or editing all tracks.
Ctrl + Alt + C (Cmd + Option + C on Mac)
Consolidates selected time range into a new clip. Use when you want to merge multiple clips into one for easier handling.
Ctrl + I (Cmd + I on Mac)
Imports an audio or MIDI file into the project. Use when you need to add pre-recorded material to your session.
Ctrl + F (Cmd + F on Mac)
Finds or searches for items within the DAW. Use when looking for a specific track, plugin, or function.
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