Pro Tools is Avid's flagship digital audio workstation, a studio standard for recording, editing, and mixing. Its keyboard shortcuts are vital for fast editing, transport control, and mixing moves during high-pressure sessions.
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All Pro Tools keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
44 shortcuts
Editing 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | ⌘Z |
| Cut | ⌘X |
| Copy | ⌘C |
| Paste | ⌘V |
| Redo | ⌘⇧Z |
| Separate Clip at Selection | ⌘E |
| Heal Separation | ⌘H |
| Trim Clip to Selection | ⌘T |
| Duplicate | ⌘D |
| Create Fades | ⌘F |
| Consolidate Clip | ⌥⇧3 |
Transport 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / Stop | ␣ |
| Record (Start) | ⌘␣ |
| Return to Start | ↵ |
| Go to End | ⌘↵ |
| Toggle Loop Playback Mode (Numeric Keypad) | 4 |
| Half-Speed Playback | ⇧␣ |
| Rewind (Numeric Keypad) | 1 |
| Fast Forward (Numeric Keypad) | 2 |
File 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save | ⌘S |
| New Session | ⌘N |
| Open Session | ⌘O |
| Import Audio | ⌘⇧I |
| Bounce to Disk | ⌘⌥B |
| Save As | ⌘⇧S |
Selection 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select All | ⌘A |
| Tab to Transient (next) | ⇥ |
| Tab to Previous Transient / Boundary | ⌥⇥ |
| Enable / Disable Tab to Transients | ⌘⌥⇥ |
Navigation 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In (Horizontal) | ⌘] |
| Zoom Out (Horizontal) | ⌘[ |
| Zoom to Fit Selection | ⌥F |
| Zoom Toggle (Keyboard Focus) | E |
Edit Modes 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Shuffle Mode | F1 |
| Slip Mode | F2 |
| Spot Mode | F3 |
| Grid Mode | F4 |
Tools 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Trimmer Tool | ⌘2 |
| Selector Tool | ⌘3 |
| Grabber Tool | ⌘4 |
| Smart Tool | ⌘7 |
Mixing 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mute / Unmute Clips | ⌘M |
| Toggle Edit / Mix Window | ⌘= |
Recording 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Loop Record Mode (Numeric Keypad) | 5 |
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