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Ableton Live Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Ableton Live shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
Free PNG is web-resolution & lightly watermarked.
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.
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All Ableton Live keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
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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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Ableton Live shortcut?
- Ableton Live has 57 keyboard shortcuts in total — 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 separate Mac and Windows editions 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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