Logic Pro Keyboard Shortcuts: 160+ Key Commands for Mac

Quick answer: The most-used Logic Pro shortcuts are R (Record), Spacebar (Play/Stop), X (open Mixer), P (open Piano Roll), B (Smart Controls), Command+S (Save), and Command+Z (Undo). The full list of 160+ key commands, grouped by task, is below plus a free PDF cheat sheet you can print.

Logic Pro ships with more than 1,000 assignable key commands, and no one memorizes them all. The trick is learning the 20–30 you’ll actually use every session, then keeping a reference handy for the rest. This guide lists 160+ of the most useful Logic Pro keyboard shortcuts for Mac, organized by what you’re trying to do recording, editing, mixing, MIDI, and scoring and shows you how to create your own custom key commands.

A quick note on the name: “Logic Pro X” was the name Apple used from 2013 through version 10.4. Since version 10.5 the app is simply called Logic Pro (the current release is Logic Pro for Mac 12.2). The shortcuts below are the long-stable defaults and work across Logic Pro X and every modern Logic Pro version on macOS. Logic Pro is Mac-only there is no Windows version.

⬇️ Download the Logic Pro Shortcuts PDF cheat sheet (free) — print it and keep it by your keyboard.

What are Logic Pro key commands?

Key commands are Logic Pro’s term for keyboard shortcuts: single keys or key combinations that perform an action open a window, start recording, split a region without using the mouse or menus. Apple calls them “key commands” rather than “shortcuts,” which is why searches for logic pro key commands, hotkeys, and shortcuts all point to the same feature. Learning them is the fastest way to speed up your music-production workflow, because your hands stay on the keyboard instead of hunting through menus.

Top 20 Logic Pro shortcuts every producer uses

If you only learn 20 shortcuts, learn these. They cover transport, the main editing windows, and the edits you repeat hundreds of times per session.

Most-used Logic Pro shortcuts

These cover global commands: file management, transport, markers, and window switching.

Main Window shortcuts (tracks & arranging)

Use these in the Tracks area for creating, selecting, and managing tracks and regions.

Project Audio shortcuts

For managing audio files in the Project Audio Browser.

Audio File Editor shortcuts

For destructive editing inside the Audio File Editor (waveform-level edits).

Step Input shortcuts (typing MIDI notes)

When step input is active, your computer keyboard becomes a note-entry tool.

Score Editor shortcuts (notation)

For working with music notation in the Score Editor.

Environment shortcuts

For advanced routing in the Environment (MIDI Environment) window.

Mixer shortcuts

For selecting and navigating channel strips in the Mixer.

How to customize Logic Pro shortcuts (Key Commands window)

Logic Pro lets you reassign any shortcut or add new ones for commands that don’t have one by default. Here’s how:

1. Open the Key Commands window with Option + K (or choose Logic Pro > Key Commands > Edit).
2. Use the search field at the top to find a command by name (for example, “Split”).
3. Click the command in the list to select it.
4. Click Learn by Key Label, then press the key combination you want to assign.
5. Click Learn by Key Label again to turn learning off. Your new shortcut is saved automatically.

If a key combination is already in use, Logic warns you before reassigning it, so you won’t lose an existing command by accident.

How to export and import your key commands

Producers who collaborate often share their custom layouts. In the Key Commands window, use the Options menu (top-left) to Export Key Commands to a file, or Import Key Commands from one a collaborator sent you. This lets you carry your exact setup between Macs.

Where Logic Pro stores your key commands file

Your custom key commands live in a preset file on your Mac at:

~/Library/Application Support/Logic/Key Commands/

Back this folder up before reinstalling macOS or moving to a new machine so you don’t lose a custom layout. (The ~ is your user/home folder.)

Frequently asked questions

How do I open the Key Commands window in Logic Pro?

Press Option + K, or choose Logic Pro > Key Commands > Edit from the menu bar. From there you can search, view, and reassign any command.

Is there a Logic Pro shortcuts PDF I can download?

Yes. You can download a free printable PDF cheat sheet here containing the full list of key commands in this guide.

Are Logic Pro X and Logic Pro shortcuts the same?

For the most part, yes. The defaults listed here have been stable since the Logic Pro X era and carry forward into current Logic Pro for Mac. Newer features (Live Loops, Session Players, Stem Splitter) added their own commands, but the core shortcuts are unchanged.

Does Logic Pro work on Windows?

No. Logic Pro is macOS-only, so all these key commands assume a Mac keyboard. There is no official Windows version.

What does the symbol ⌘ mean in Logic Pro shortcuts?

⌘ is the Command key. The other Mac modifiers are ⌥ (Option/Alt), ⌃ (Control), and ⇧ (Shift). This guide spells them out as Command, Option, Ctrl, and Shift for clarity.

How do I split a region with a keyboard shortcut?

Position the playhead where you want the cut, select the region, and press Command + T to split it at the playhead.

Can I change a shortcut that’s already assigned?

Yes. In the Key Commands window, select the command, click Learn by Key Label, and press your new combination. If it conflicts with an existing command, Logic will warn you first.

Where are my custom key commands saved?

In ~/Library/Application Support/Logic/Key Commands/. Back up this folder before migrating to a new Mac.

Keep speeding up your workflow

Once these become second nature, the single-letter window keys (X, P, N, B, Y, O) and Command + T for splitting will save you thousands of clicks a month. Bookmark this page, grab the PDF, and reassign anything that doesn’t fit your hands.

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