Free cheat sheet
Pro Tools Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet
The Pro Tools keys worth burning into muscle memory - recording, looping, and the editing moves that keep your hands off the mouse. Mac shown; Windows swaps Cmd for Ctrl and Option for Alt.
Frequently asked questions
How do you loop playback in Pro Tools?
Press Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + L to toggle Loop Playback, which repeats your selection. For loop recording multiple takes, use Option/Alt + L.
How do you separate a clip in Pro Tools?
Place the cursor and press Cmd/Ctrl + E to separate the clip at that point. Cmd/Ctrl + D duplicates the selection.
What does Tab to Transient do in Pro Tools?
With Tab to Transients enabled, pressing Tab jumps the cursor to the next transient (attack) in the audio - a fast way to navigate and edit to hits.
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