Ardour is an open-source digital audio workstation for multitrack recording, editing, and mixing on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Its shortcuts make transport control, region editing, and track navigation quick during recording and mixing sessions.
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All Ardour keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
41 shortcuts
Editing 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Cut | CtrlX |
| Copy | CtrlC |
| Paste | CtrlV |
| Split Region at Edit Point | S |
| Redo | CtrlR |
| Delete | Del |
| Duplicate Region (once) | AltD |
| Mute / Unmute Region | CtrlM |
| Set Fade In Length | / |
| Set Fade Out Length | \ |
Transport 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Roll (Play / Stop) | Space |
| Start Recording | ShiftSpace |
| Engage Record (arm) | ShiftR |
| Loop Play (the loop range) | L |
| Rewind | ShiftLEFT |
| Fast Forward | ShiftRIGHT |
| Toggle Click (Metronome) | 7 |
View 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In | = |
| Zoom Out | − |
| Zoom to Selected Region(s) | CtrlAltZ |
| Toggle Last 2 Zoom States | ShiftZ |
| Fit Tracks Vertically | F |
| Toggle Editor Window Mixer | ShiftE |
Navigation 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Next Track / Bus | AltDOWN |
| Select Previous Track / Bus | AltUP |
| Cycle to Next Grid Snap Mode | 2 |
| Move Edit Point to Playhead | AltEnter |
Session 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save Session | CtrlS |
| New Session | CtrlN |
| Open Session | CtrlO |
| Import Audio Files | CtrlI |
Tools 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mouse Object (Grab) Mode | O |
| Mouse Range Mode | R |
| Mouse Zoom Mode | Z |
| Toggle MIDI Note Editing Mode | E |
Tracks 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Track(s) or Bus(es) | CtrlShiftN |
| Toggle Track Record-Enable | ShiftB |
| Toggle Track Solo | AltS |
Selection 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Everything | CtrlA |
MIDI 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quantize Selected MIDI Notes | Q |
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