Does the poster include every Ableton Live shortcut?

Ableton Live has 57 keyboard shortcuts on Windows — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.

Can I print it at home?

Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.

Does it cover both Mac and Windows?

We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.

Is this an official Ableton Live product?

No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ableton Live. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Ableton Live Keyboard shortcuts

Mac
Windows
57 shortcuts
Audio →
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Ableton Live is a digital audio workstation built around real-time performance and looping, blending its Session and Arrangement views for both studio production and the stage. Mastering its shortcuts lets producers launch clips, arm tracks, and warp audio at the tempo of a live set.

Official:Official site

All Ableton Live keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

+ 1 more control in the table below

57 shortcuts

Editing 8

Action	Shortcut
Undo	`CtrlZ`
Copy	`CtrlC`
Paste	`CtrlV`
Duplicate	`CtrlD`
Redo	`CtrlY`
Cut	`CtrlX`
Select All	`CtrlA`
Rename Selected	`CtrlR`

Arrangement 8

Action	Shortcut
Split Clip at Selection	`CtrlE`
Consolidate Selection into Clip	`CtrlJ`
Toggle Loop Brace	`CtrlL`
Duplicate Time	`CtrlShiftD`
Crop Selected Clips	`CtrlShiftJ`
Insert Silence	`CtrlI`
Fold / Unfold Selected Tracks	`U`
Create Fade / Crossfade	`CtrlAltF`

View 8

Action	Shortcut
Toggle Session / Arrangement View	`Tab`
Toggle Device / Clip View	`ShiftTab`
Hide / Show Browser	`CtrlAltB`
Zoom In	`Ctrl+`
Zoom Out	`Ctrl−`
Toggle Full Screen Mode	`F11`
Scroll Display to Follow Playback	`CtrlShiftF`
Open the Settings	`Ctrl,`

Clips 7

Action	Shortcut
Quantize	`CtrlU`
Insert MIDI Clip	`CtrlShiftM`
Toggle Draw Mode	`B`
Toggle Automation Mode	`A`
Insert Scene	`CtrlI`
Quantize Settings	`CtrlShiftU`
Join Notes	`CtrlJ`

Tracks 7

Action	Shortcut
Insert Audio Track	`CtrlT`
Insert MIDI Track	`CtrlShiftT`
Group Selected Tracks	`CtrlG`
Arm Selected Tracks	`C`
Solo Selected Tracks	`S`
Insert Return Track	`CtrlAltT`
Ungroup Tracks	`CtrlShiftG`

Sets 5

Action	Shortcut
Save Live Set	`CtrlS`
New Live Set	`CtrlN`
Open Live Set	`CtrlO`
Export Audio / Video	`CtrlShiftR`
Save Live Set As	`CtrlShiftS`

Transport 4

Action	Shortcut
Play from Start / Stop	`Space`
Continue Play from Stop Point	`ShiftSpace`
Toggle Metronome	`O`
Back to Arrangement	`F10`

Recording 4

Action	Shortcut
Record	`F9`
Capture MIDI	`CtrlShiftC`
Arm Recording in Arrangement	`ShiftF9`
Record to Session View	`CtrlShiftF9`

Devices 3

Action	Shortcut
Group Devices	`CtrlG`
Show / Hide Plug-In Window	`CtrlAltP`
Hot-Swap Selected Device	`Q`

Browser 3

Action	Shortcut
Load Selected Item from Browser	`Enter`
Search in Browser	`CtrlF`
Toggle Hot-Swap Mode	`Q`

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There is a Stream Deck profile for Ableton Live — 135 shortcuts laid out across the keys, each one labelled, installed by double-clicking a file. It fits every current Stream Deck model.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Ableton Live shortcut?: Ableton Live has 57 keyboard shortcuts on Windows — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
Can I print it at home?: Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
Does it cover both Mac and Windows?: We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
Is this an official Ableton Live product?: No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ableton Live. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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