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Mixxx is free, open-source DJ software for mixing tracks live, with beat detection, crates, and hardware controller support. Its shortcuts and key mappings help with cueing, crossfading, and deck control, which matters when you are performing in real time.

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All Mixxx keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

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Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
`
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
⇪
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
↩
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
⌃
⌘
⌥
Space
⌥
⌘
⌃
↑
←
↓
→

42 shortcuts

Playback 10

Action Shortcut
Play/Pause deck 1 D
Play/Pause deck 2 L
Cue deck 1 F
Cue deck 2 ;
Set cuepoint deck 1 ⇧D
Set cuepoint deck 2 ⇧L
Seek backwards deck 1 A
Seek forwards deck 1 S
Seek backwards deck 2 J
Seek forwards deck 2 K

Tempo & Pitch 6

Action Shortcut
Tempo sync deck 1 1
Tempo sync deck 2 6
Tempo adjust down deck 1 F1
Tempo adjust up deck 1 F2
Tempo adjust down deck 2 F5
Tempo adjust up deck 2 F6

Loops 6

Action Shortcut
Activate 4-beat loop deck 1 Q
Activate 4-beat loop deck 2 U
Toggle loop on/off deck 1 4
Toggle loop on/off deck 2 9
Halve loop size deck 1 W
Double loop size deck 1 E

Mixer 6

Action Shortcut
Headphone cue deck 1 T
Headphone cue deck 2 Y
Bass kill deck 1 B
Bass kill deck 2 N
Crossfade left G
Crossfade right H

Library 5

Action Shortcut
Load track to deck 1 ⌘O
Load track to deck 2 ⌘⇧O
Focus search box ⌘F
Maximize library view ␣
Open track properties ⌘↵

Application 5

Action Shortcut
Record mix ⌘R
Toggle full screen ⌘⇧F
Open preferences ⌘,
Toggle Auto DJ on/off ⇧F12
Add new playlist ⌘N

Hotcues 4

Action Shortcut
Hotcue 1 deck 1 Z
Hotcue 1 deck 2 M
Hotcue 2 deck 1 X
Hotcue 2 deck 2 ,

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MIXXXKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 421Tempo syn…234Toggle loo…56Tempo syn…789Toggle loo…0QActivate 4…WHalve loop…EDouble loo…R⌘Record mixTHeadphon…YHeadphon…UActivate 4…IO⌘Load track…PASeek back…SSeek forw…DPlay/Pause…FCue deck 1GCrossfade…HCrossfade…JSeek back…KSeek forw…LPlay/Pause…ZHotcue 1 d…XHotcue 2 d…CVBBass kill de…NBass kill de…MHotcue 1 d…MORE SHORTCUTSCue deck 2;Load track to deck 2⌘⇧OFocus search box⌘FSet cuepoint deck 1⇧DSet cuepoint deck 2⇧LTempo adjust down d…F1Tempo adjust up dec…F2Tempo adjust down d…F5Tempo adjust up dec…F6Hotcue 2 deck 2,Toggle full screen⌘⇧FMaximize library view␣Open preferences⌘,Toggle Auto DJ on/off⇧F12Open track properties⌘↵Add new playlist⌘Nshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MIXXX · MAC
LOOPSActivate 4-beat loop deck 1QActivate 4-beat loop deck 2UToggle loop on/off deck 14Toggle loop on/off deck 29Halve loop size deck 1WDouble loop size deck 1EHOTCUESHotcue 1 deck 1ZHotcue 1 deck 2MHotcue 2 deck 1XHotcue 2 deck 2,APPLICATIONRecord mix⌘RToggle full screen⌘⇧FOpen preferences⌘,Toggle Auto DJ on/off⇧F12Add new playlist⌘NTEMPO & PITCHTempo sync deck 11Tempo sync deck 26Tempo adjust down deck 1F1Tempo adjust up deck 1F2Tempo adjust down deck 2F5Tempo adjust up deck 2F6MIXERHeadphone cue deck 1THeadphone cue deck 2YBass kill deck 1BBass kill deck 2NCrossfade leftGCrossfade rightHPLAYBACKPlay/Pause deck 1DPlay/Pause deck 2LCue deck 1FCue deck 2;Set cuepoint deck 1⇧DSet cuepoint deck 2⇧LSeek backwards deck 1ASeek forwards deck 1SSeek backwards deck 2JSeek forwards deck 2KLIBRARYLoad track to deck 1⌘OLoad track to deck 2⌘⇧OFocus search box⌘FMaximize library view␣Open track properties⌘↵MixxxKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 42BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MIXXX · MAC
LOOPS06Activate 4-beat loop de…QActivate 4-beat loop de…UToggle loop on/off deck…4Toggle loop on/off deck…9Halve loop size deck 1WDouble loop size deck 1EHOTCUES04Hotcue 1 deck 1ZHotcue 1 deck 2MHotcue 2 deck 1XHotcue 2 deck 2,APPLICATION05Record mix⌘RToggle full screen⌘⇧FOpen preferences⌘,Toggle Auto DJ on/off⇧F12Add new playlist⌘NTEMPO & PITCH06Tempo sync deck 11Tempo sync deck 26Tempo adjust down deck 1F1Tempo adjust up deck 1F2Tempo adjust down deck 2F5Tempo adjust up deck 2F6MIXER06Headphone cue deck 1THeadphone cue deck 2YBass kill deck 1BBass kill deck 2NCrossfade leftGCrossfade rightHPLAYBACK10Play/Pause deck 1DPlay/Pause deck 2LCue deck 1FCue deck 2;Set cuepoint deck 1⇧DSet cuepoint deck 2⇧LSeek backwards deck 1ASeek forwards deck 1SSeek backwards deck 2JSeek forwards deck 2KLIBRARY05Load track to deck 1⌘OLoad track to deck 2⌘⇧OFocus search box⌘FMaximize library view␣Open track properties⌘↵MixxxKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 42BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MIXXX · MAC
MIXXX · KEYBOARD SHORTCUTSMac · 7 SETS · No.01MIXXXTOTAL42SHORTCUTSFOR MAC · SHIPPED COMBOSSETSPLAYBACK10TEMPO & PITCH06LOOPS06HOTCUES04MIXER06LIBRARY05APPLICATION05REF. EDITION · JAN 2026shortcutposters.comPlay/Pause deck 1DPlay/Pause deck 2LCue deck 1FCue deck 2;Set cuepoint deck 1⇧DSet cuepoint deck 2⇧LSeek backwards deck 1ASeek forwards deck 1SSeek backwards deck 2JSeek forwards deck 2KTempo sync deck 11Tempo sync deck 26Tempo adjust down deck 1F1Tempo adjust up deck 1F2Tempo adjust down deck 2F5Tempo adjust up deck 2F6Activate 4-beat loop deck 1QActivate 4-beat loop deck 2UToggle loop on/off deck 14Toggle loop on/off deck 29Halve loop size deck 1WDouble loop size deck 1EHotcue 1 deck 1ZHotcue 1 deck 2MHotcue 2 deck 1XHotcue 2 deck 2,Headphone cue deck 1THeadphone cue deck 2YBass kill deck 1BBass kill deck 2NCrossfade leftGCrossfade rightHLoad track to deck 1⌘OLoad track to deck 2⌘⇧OFocus search box⌘FMaximize library view␣Open track properties⌘↵Record mix⌘RToggle full screen⌘⇧FOpen preferences⌘,Toggle Auto DJ on/off⇧F12Add new playlist⌘N

Mac edition · 42 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Mixxx shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Mixxx shortcut?
Mixxx has 42 keyboard shortcuts on macOS — 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 macOS edition.
Is this an official Mixxx product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mixxx. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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