Logic Pro keyboard shortcuts

Logic Pro is Apple's professional DAW for macOS, covering recording, MIDI production, scoring, and mixing in one package. It is one of the most shortcut-dense apps on the Mac, with single-letter keys toggling entire panels and editors. Mastering the defaults below is the fastest way to move from mousing around to producing at full speed. This cheat sheet covers 60 default shortcuts.

Project & Files

New project	`Cmd`+`N`
Open project	`Cmd`+`O`
Save project	`Cmd`+`S`
Save as	`Cmd`+`Shift`+`S`
Bounce project or selection	`Cmd`+`B`
Open settings/preferences	`Cmd`+`,`
Open Key Commands window	`Option`+`K`
Undo	`Cmd`+`Z`
Redo	`Cmd`+`Shift`+`Z`
Select all	`Cmd`+`A`
Cut	`Cmd`+`X`
Copy	`Cmd`+`C`
Paste	`Cmd`+`V`

Transport

Play / stop	`Space`
Record	`R`
Go to beginning	`Return`
Rewind one bar	`,`
Forward one bar	`.`
Toggle Cycle (loop) mode	`C`
Toggle metronome click	`K`
Set locators by selection	`Cmd`+`U`

Panels & Windows

Show/hide Inspector	`I`
Show/hide Library	`Y`
Show/hide Smart Controls	`B`
Show/hide Editors area	`E`
Show/hide Mixer	`X`
Show/hide Browsers	`F`
Show/hide Apple Loops browser	`O`
Show/hide Automation	`A`
Show/hide Global Tracks	`G`
Show/hide Musical Typing keyboard	`Cmd`+`K`
Show/hide all plug-in windows	`V`
Open Tool menu at pointer	`T`
Open Main window	`Cmd`+`1`
Open Mixer window	`Cmd`+`2`
Open Piano Roll window	`Cmd`+`4`
Open Score Editor window	`Cmd`+`5`
Recall screenset	`1-9`
Toggle full screen	`Ctrl`+`Cmd`+`F`

Tracks

New track (with dialog)	`Option`+`Cmd`+`N`
New audio track	`Option`+`Cmd`+`A`
New software instrument track	`Option`+`Cmd`+`S`
Duplicate track	`Cmd`+`D`
Delete selected track	`Cmd`+`Delete`
Mute selected track	`M`
Solo selected track	`S`

Regions & Arranging

Split region at playhead	`Cmd`+`T`
Join selected regions	`Cmd`+`J`
Repeat selected region	`Cmd`+`R`
Toggle region loop	`L`
Nudge region left/right by nudge value	`Option`+`Left/Right arrow keys`
Delete selected region	`Delete`

MIDI Editing

Quantize selected notes (current setting)	`Q`
Transpose selection up/down a semitone	`Option`+`Up/Down arrow keys`
Transpose selection up/down an octave	`Option`+`Shift`+`Up/Down arrow keys`

Zoom & Navigation

Zoom in horizontally	`Cmd`+`Right arrow`
Zoom out horizontally	`Cmd`+`Left arrow`
Zoom in vertically	`Cmd`+`Down arrow`
Zoom out vertically	`Cmd`+`Up arrow`
Zoom to fit selection or all content	`Z`

Put your top Logic Pro shortcuts on real keys

The five Logic Pro actions most worth binding to a physical macropad key:

R Record The one key you must never fumble; a physical record button feels like hardware.

Cmd+T Split region at playhead Editing takes means splitting regions constantly during comping and arranging.

C Toggle Cycle (loop) mode Looping a section is the heart of writing and overdub workflows.

Q Quantize selected notes (current setting) Applied after nearly every MIDI take; deserves single-press access.

X Show/hide Mixer Constant back-and-forth between arranging and mixing makes this a top toggle.

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Logic Pro shortcut FAQs

How do I see and customize all keyboard shortcuts in Logic Pro?

Press Option+K to open the Key Commands window. You can search every command, see its current binding, and assign your own keys or presets.

What is the shortcut to split a region in Logic Pro?

Select the region, place the playhead where you want the cut, and press Cmd+T. Cmd+J joins selected regions back together.

How do I play notes without a MIDI keyboard in Logic Pro?

Press Cmd+K to open Musical Typing, which turns your computer keyboard into a MIDI controller with octave and velocity controls.

What does Z do in Logic Pro?

Z zooms to fit your current selection to the window; press it again with nothing selected to fit the whole project. It is the fastest way to move around a large arrangement.

Is Logic Pro available on Windows?

No. Logic Pro is macOS (and iPad) only, so all shortcuts use the Mac's Cmd and Option modifiers.