LMMS is a free, open-source digital audio workstation for producing music with built-in synths, samplers, and a pattern-based beat editor. Its shortcuts help with placing notes, navigating the song editor, and toggling tracks, so composing stays quick and hands-on.
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All LMMS keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
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32 shortcuts
Piano Roll 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Draw tool | ShiftD |
| Erase tool | ShiftE |
| Selection tool | ShiftS |
| Move notes up an octave | CtrlUP |
| Move notes down an octave | CtrlDOWN |
| Detuning tool | ShiftT |
| Move notes left | ShiftLEFT |
| Move notes right | ShiftRIGHT |
| Disable quantization (hold) | Alt |
Edit 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | CtrlY |
| Copy | CtrlC |
| Cut | CtrlX |
| Paste | CtrlV |
| Select all | CtrlA |
| Delete selected | Del |
File 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save project | CtrlS |
| New project | CtrlN |
| Open project | CtrlO |
| Export project | CtrlE |
| Save project as | CtrlShiftS |
| Quit LMMS | CtrlQ |
Windows 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show Song Editor | F8 |
| Show Piano Roll | F7 |
| Show Beat+Bassline Editor | F6 |
| Show Automation Editor | F9 |
| Show Controller Rack | F11 |
| Show Project Notes | F10 |
Transport 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / Pause | Space |
| Move playback to start | Home |
Song Editor 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Insert bar at playback point | ShiftIns |
| Delete bar at playback point | ShiftDel |
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