Trawling through the Cubase menu using Cubase shortcuts can save you tons of time. Who doesn’t wish to improve their workflow and level of efficiency? Well, everyone does! Now, the question is how? Well, I usually achieve it by utilizing all the Cubase shortcuts in my workflow.
Whether you’re arranging, mixing, or mastering, the ability to quickly navigate through sections of your track without scrolling saves time and reduces frustration. It will benefit your project for years to come. This can be accomplished with the list of Cubase shortcuts provided below. Download the list of Cubase shortcuts in PDF format.
Most used Cubase Shortcuts
Action Cubase Shortcuts Windows Cubase Shortcuts Mac
New
Ctrl + N
Command + N
Open
Ctrl + O
Command + O
Close
Ctrl + W
Command + W
Quit
Ctrl + Q
Command + Q
Save
Ctrl + S
Command + S
Save As
Ctrl + Shift + S
Command + Shift + S
Save New Version
Ctrl + Alt + S
Command + Option + S
Copy
Ctrl + C
Command + C
Paste
Ctrl + V
Command + V
Cut
Ctrl + X
Command + X
Paste at Origin
Alt + V
Option + V
Paste Relative to Cursor
Shift + V
Shift + V
Undo
Ctrl + Z
Command + Z
Redo
Ctrl + Shift + Z
Command + Shift + Z
Open Score Editor
Ctrl + R
Command + R
Show or Hide Controller Lanes
Alt + L
Option + L
Quantize
Q
Q
Adjust Fades to Range
A
A
Crossfade or X-fade
X
X
Direct offline processing
F7
F7
Edit Shortcuts
Action Cubase Shortcut keys Windows Cubase Shortcut keys Mac
Auto-Scroll On or Off
F
F
Left selection side to cursor
E
E
Right selection side to cursor
D
D
Uncover or move to the front
U
U
Mute
M
M
Record Enable
R
R
Snap-On or Off
J
J
Solo
S
S
Write
W
W
Duplicate
Ctrl + D
Command + D
Expand or Reduce
Alt + E
Option + E
Move to Cursor
Ctrl + L
Command + L
Invert
Alt + F
Option + F
Delete
Delete
Delete
Delete Time
Shift + Backspace
Shift + Backspace
Insert Silence
Ctrl + Shift + E
Command + Shift + E
Activate or Deactivate Focused Object
Alt + A
Option + A
Split At Cursor
Alt + X
Option + X
Split Range
Shift + X
Shift + X
Stationary Cursor
Alt + C
Option + C
Repeat
Ctrl + K
Command + K
Select All
Ctrl + A
Command + A
Select none
Ctrl + Shift + A
Command + Shift + A
Mute events
Shift + M
Shift + M
Unmute events
Shift + U
Shift + U
Mute or Unmute Objects
Alt + M
Option + M
Open
Ctrl + E
Command + E
Primary Parameter – Decrease
Ctrl + Shift + Down Arrow key
Command + Shift + Down Arrow key
Primary Parameter – Increase
Ctrl + Shift + Up Arrow key
Command + Shift + Up Arrow key
Secondary Parameter – Decrease
Ctrl + Shift + Left Arrow key
Command + Shift + Left Arrow key
Secondary Parameter – Increase
Ctrl + Shift + Right Arrow key
Command + Shift + Right Arrow key
Tools Shortcuts
Action Cubase Shortcut keys Windows Cubase Shortcut keys Mac
Drumstick tool
0
0
Select tool
1
1
Range tool
2
2
Split tool
3
3
Glue tool
4
4
Erase tool
5
5
Zoom tool
6
6
Mute tool
7
7
Draw tool
8
8
Play tool
9
9
Automation Shortcuts
Action Cubase 12 Shortcut keys Windows Cubase 12 Shortcut keys Mac
Toggle Read Automation for all tracks on or off
Alt + R
Option + R
Toggle Write Automation for all tracks on or off
Alt + W
Option + W
Automation panel
F6
F6
Devices Shortcuts
Action Cubase 12 Shortcut keys Windows Cubase 12 Shortcut keys Mac
Mixer
F3
F3
Video
F8
F8
VST Connections
F4
F4
VST Instruments
F11
F11
VST Performance
F12
F12
Mix Console Lower Zone
Alt + F3
Option + F3
Virtual Keyboard
Alt + K
Option + K
Nudge Shortcuts
Action Cubase 12 Shortcuts Windows Cubase 12 Shortcuts Mac
Start Left
Alt + Left Arrow key
Option + Left Arrow key
Start Right
Alt + Right Arrow key
Option + Right Arrow key
End Left
Alt + Shift + Left Arrow key
Option + Shift + Left Arrow key
End Right
Alt + Shift + Right Arrow key
Option + Shift + Right Arrow key
Nudge Left
Ctrl + Left Arrow key
Command + Left Arrow key
Nudge Right
Ctrl + Right Arrow key
Command + Right Arrow key
Zoom Shortcuts
Action Cubase 12 Shortcuts Windows Cubase 12 Shortcuts Mac
Zoom selected track
Z
Z
Zoom In
H
H
Zoom Out
G
G
Zoom Full
Shift + F
Shift + F
Zoom Tracks In
Ctrl + Down Arrow key
Command + Down Arrow key
Zoom Tracks Out
Ctrl + Up Arrow key
Command + Up Arrow key
Zoom Vertically In
Shift + H
Shift + H
Zoom Vertically Out
Shift + G
Shift + G
Zoom to Event
Shift + E
Shift + E
Zoom to Selection
Alt + S
Option + S
Zoom Tracks Exclusive
Ctrl + Alt + Down Arrow key
Command + Option + Down Arrow key
Window Zones Shortcuts
Action Cubase 12 Shortcuts Windows Cubase 12 Shortcuts Mac
Show or Hide Left Zone
Ctrl + Alt + L
Command + Option + L
Show or Hide Right Zone
Ctrl + Alt + R
Command + Option + R
Show or Hide Lower Zone
Ctrl + Alt + E
Command + Option + E
Show or Hide Transport Zone
Ctrl + Alt + T
Command + Option + T
Show Previous Tab
Ctrl + Alt + Left Arrow key
Command + Option + Left Arrow key
Show Next Tab
Ctrl + Alt + Right Arrow key
Command + Option + Right Arrow key
Show Previous Page
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Left Arrow key
Command + Option + Shift + Left Arrow key
Show Next Page
Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Right Arrow key
Command + Option + Shift + Right Arrow key
Show or Hide Info Line
Ctrl + L
Command + L
Project Shortcuts
Action Cubase 12 Shortcuts Windows Cubase 12 Shortcuts Mac
Open Markers
Ctrl + M
Command + Option + L
Open Pool
Ctrl + P
Command + P
Open Tempo Track
Ctrl + T
Command + T
Remove Selected Tracks
Shift + Delete
Shift + Delete
Setup
Shift + S
Shift + S
The most common Cubase alternative, when compared with features and other important factors, would be GarageBand. Ableton is another option that works for both Windows and Mac users, whereas GarageBand is exclusive to Mac or iOS users. Familiarize yourself with GarageBand shortcuts as well as Ableton shortcuts .
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