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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 (Windows)

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

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 ShiftD
Set cuepoint deck 2 ShiftL
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 CtrlO
Load track to deck 2 CtrlShiftO
Focus search box CtrlF
Maximize library view Space
Open track properties CtrlEnter

Application 5

Action Shortcut
Record mix CtrlR
Toggle full screen F11
Open preferences CtrlP
Toggle Auto DJ on/off ShiftF12
Add new playlist CtrlN

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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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 mixCtrlRToggle full screenF11Open preferencesCtrlPToggle Auto DJ on/offShiftF12Add new playlistCtrlNTEMPO & 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 1ShiftDSet cuepoint deck 2ShiftLSeek backwards deck 1ASeek forwards deck 1SSeek backwards deck 2JSeek forwards deck 2KLIBRARYLoad track to deck 1CtrlOLoad track to deck 2CtrlShiftOFocus search boxCtrlFMaximize library viewSpaceOpen track propertiesCtrlEnterMixxxKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 42BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MIXXX · WINDOWS
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 mixCtrlRToggle full screenF11Open preferencesCtrlPToggle Auto DJ on/offShiftF12Add new playlistCtrlNTEMPO & 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 1ShiftDSet cuepoint deck 2ShiftLSeek backwards deck 1ASeek forwards deck 1SSeek backwards deck 2JSeek forwards deck 2KLIBRARY05Load track to deck 1CtrlOLoad track to deck 2CtrlShiftOFocus search boxCtrlFMaximize library viewSpaceOpen track propertiesCtrlEnterMixxxKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 42BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MIXXX · WINDOWS
MIXXX · KEYBOARD SHORTCUTSWindows · 7 SETS · No.01MIXXXTOTAL42SHORTCUTSFOR WINDOWS · SHIPPED COMBOSSETSPLAYBACK10TEMPO & PITCH06LOOPS06HOTCUES04MIXER06LIBRARY05APPLICATION05REF. EDITION · JAN 2026shortcutposters.comPlay/Pause deck 1DPlay/Pause deck 2LCue deck 1FCue deck 2;Set cuepoint deck 1ShiftDSet cuepoint deck 2ShiftLSeek 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 1CtrlOLoad track to deck 2CtrlShiftOFocus search boxCtrlFMaximize library viewSpaceOpen track propertiesCtrlEnterRecord mixCtrlRToggle full screenF11Open preferencesCtrlPToggle Auto DJ on/offShiftF12Add new playlistCtrlN

Windows edition · 42 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Mixxx shortcuts for Windows — 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 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.
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 Windows 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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