Reason is a music production studio built around a virtual rack of instruments, effects, and a full sequencer. Its shortcuts speed up patching devices, arranging tracks, and triggering transport controls during creative sessions.
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All Reason keyboard shortcuts (Windows)
39 shortcuts
Editing 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | CtrlZ |
| Redo | CtrlY |
| Copy | CtrlC |
| Paste | CtrlV |
| Cut | CtrlX |
| Duplicate | CtrlD |
| Select All | CtrlA |
Sequencer 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quantize | CtrlK |
| Open Selected Clip | Enter |
| Snap On/Off | S |
| Close Open Clip | Esc |
| Join Selected Clips | CtrlJ |
| Mute/Unmute Selected | M |
| Set Loop Locators | CtrlL |
Tools 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Arrow Tool | Q |
| Select Pencil Tool | W |
| Select Razor Tool | R |
| Select Eraser Tool | E |
| Select Magnifying Glass Tool | Y |
| Select Hand Tool | U |
Transport 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Stop/Play | Space |
| Record | CtrlEnter |
| Stop | ShiftEnter |
| Loop On/Off | L |
| Toggle Metronome | C |
Rack 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Create Audio Track | CtrlT |
| Create Instrument | CtrlI |
| Create Effect | CtrlE |
| Toggle Rack Front/Rear | Tab |
| Create Mix Channel | ShiftCtrlM |
Navigation 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Maximize/Restore Main Mixer | F5 |
| Maximize/Restore Rack | F6 |
| Maximize/Restore Sequencer | F7 |
| Show/Hide Browser | F9 |
| View All in One Window | CtrlF7 |
File 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save Song | CtrlS |
| New Song | CtrlN |
| Open Song | CtrlO |
| Save Song As | ShiftCtrlS |
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