Cubase is a professional digital audio workstation used for recording, MIDI sequencing, mixing, and scoring across genres. Its shortcuts speed up transport control, editing in the project window, and tool switching, which is essential during fast-paced production sessions.
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All Cubase keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
+ 3 more controls in the table below
+ 3 more controls in the table below
45 shortcuts
Editing 15
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | CtrlShiftZ |
| Cut | CtrlX |
| Copy | CtrlC |
| Paste | CtrlV |
| Delete | Del |
| Duplicate | CtrlD |
| Select All | CtrlA |
| Split at Cursor | AltX |
| Snap On/Off | J |
| Repeat | CtrlK |
| Select None | CtrlShiftA |
| Group | CtrlG |
| Mute Events | ShiftM |
| Auto-Scroll On/Off | F |
Transport 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start/Stop Playback | Space |
| Record | Num × |
| Cycle On/Off | Num ÷ |
| Activate Metronome (Click) | C |
| Locators to Selection | P |
| Start Playback | Enter |
| Go to Left Locator | Num 1 |
| Go to Right Locator | Num 2 |
| Locate Next Marker | ShiftN |
Tools 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Tool | 1 |
| Split Tool (Scissors) | 3 |
| Range Tool | 2 |
| Draw Tool | 8 |
| Glue Tool | 4 |
| Erase Tool | 5 |
Zoom 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In | H |
| Zoom Out | G |
| Zoom Full | ShiftF |
| Zoom to Selection | AltS |
| Zoom In Tracks | CtrlDOWN |
| Zoom Out Tracks | CtrlUP |
File 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save | CtrlS |
| New Project | CtrlN |
| Open | CtrlO |
| Save As | CtrlShiftS |
| Save New Version | CtrlAltS |
Editors 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open/Close Editor | Enter |
| Open Selected Event Editor | CtrlE |
Project 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Project Setup | ShiftS |
| Open Pool | CtrlP |
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These shortcuts, on physical keys
There is a Stream Deck profile for Cubase — 60 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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- Does the poster include every Cubase shortcut?
- Cubase has 45 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.
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