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Mac edition · 41 shortcuts
Ardour Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Ardour shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable Ardour shortcuts poster isn't published yet — the full shortcut list below is free to use in the meantime. You can also request a digital edition — a high-resolution, print-ready PDF — at any time.
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All Ardour keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
The complete list of 41 Ardour keyboard shortcuts for Mac, grouped by category. The poster itself features the most essential of these — the keys worth keeping in view, sized to stay readable on a wall.
Editing 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | ⌘Z |
| Cut | ⌘X |
| Copy | ⌘C |
| Paste | ⌘V |
| Split Region at Edit Point | S |
| Redo | ⌘R |
| Delete | ⌦ |
| Duplicate Region (once) | ⌥D |
| Mute / Unmute Region | ⌘M |
| Set Fade In Length | / |
| Set Fade Out Length | \ |
Transport 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Roll (Play / Stop) | ␣ |
| Start Recording | ⇧␣ |
| Engage Record (arm) | ⇧R |
| Loop Play (the loop range) | L |
| Rewind | ⇧← |
| Fast Forward | ⇧→ |
| Toggle Click (Metronome) | 7 |
View 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In | = |
| Zoom Out | − |
| Zoom to Selected Region(s) | ⌘⌥Z |
| Toggle Last 2 Zoom States | ⇧Z |
| Fit Tracks Vertically | F |
| Toggle Editor Window Mixer | ⇧E |
Navigation 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Next Track / Bus | ⌥↓ |
| Select Previous Track / Bus | ⌥↑ |
| Cycle to Next Grid Snap Mode | 2 |
| Move Edit Point to Playhead | ⌥↵ |
Session 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save Session | ⌘S |
| New Session | ⌘N |
| Open Session | ⌘O |
| Import Audio Files | ⌘I |
Tools 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mouse Object (Grab) Mode | O |
| Mouse Range Mode | R |
| Mouse Zoom Mode | Z |
| Toggle MIDI Note Editing Mode | E |
Tracks 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Track(s) or Bus(es) | ⌘⇧N |
| Toggle Track Record-Enable | ⇧B |
| Toggle Track Solo | ⌥S |
Selection 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Everything | ⌘A |
MIDI 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quantize Selected MIDI Notes | Q |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Ardour shortcut?
- Ardour has 41 keyboard shortcuts in total — 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 separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
- Is this an official Ardour product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ardour. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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