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CUBASEKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 451Select T…2Range To…3Split To…4Glue Tool5Erase To…678Draw Tool90QWECtrlOpen Sel…RTYUIOCtrlOpenPLocators…ACtrlSelect A…SCtrlSaveDCtrlDuplicateFShiftZoom FullGZoom OutHZoom InJSnap On/…KCtrlRepeatLZCtrlUndoXCtrlCutCCtrlCopyVCtrlPasteBNCtrlNew Proj…MShiftMute Eve…MORE SHORTCUTSStart/Stop Pl…SpaceRecord*RedoCtrlShiftZDeleteDelCycle On/Off/Activate Metr…CSplit at Curs…AltXOpen/Close Ed…EnterStart PlaybackEnterGo to Left Lo…1Go to Right L…2Save AsCtrlShiftSZoom to Selec…AltSSelect NoneCtrlShiftAGroupCtrlGAuto-Scroll O…FSave New Vers…CtrlAltSProject SetupShiftSZoom In TracksCtrlDOWNZoom Out Trac…CtrlUPLocate Next M…ShiftNOpen PoolCtrlPshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH CUBASE · WINDOWS
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FILESaveCtrlSNew ProjectCtrlNOpenCtrlOSave AsCtrlShiftSSave New VersionCtrlAltSTOOLSSelect Tool1Split Tool (Scissors)3Range Tool2Draw Tool8Glue Tool4Erase Tool5PROJECTProject SetupShiftSOpen PoolCtrlPEDITINGUndoCtrlZRedoCtrlShiftZCutCtrlXCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVDeleteDelDuplicateCtrlDSelect AllCtrlASplit at CursorAltXSnap On/OffJRepeatCtrlKSelect NoneCtrlShiftAGroupCtrlGMute EventsShiftMAuto-Scroll On/OffFTRANSPORTStart/Stop PlaybackSpaceRecord*Cycle On/Off/Activate Metronome (Click)CLocators to SelectionPStart PlaybackEnterGo to Left Locator1Go to Right Locator2Locate Next MarkerShiftNEDITORSOpen/Close EditorEnterOpen Selected Event EditorCtrlEZOOMZoom InHZoom OutGZoom FullShiftFZoom to SelectionAltSZoom In TracksCtrlDOWNZoom Out TracksCtrlUPCubaseKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 45BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH CUBASE · WINDOWS
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FILE05SaveCtrlSNew ProjectCtrlNOpenCtrlOSave AsCtrlShiftSSave New VersionCtrlAltSTOOLS06Select Tool1Split Tool (Scissors)3Range Tool2Draw Tool8Glue Tool4Erase Tool5PROJECT02Project SetupShiftSOpen PoolCtrlPEDITING15UndoCtrlZRedoCtrlShiftZCutCtrlXCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVDeleteDelDuplicateCtrlDSelect AllCtrlASplit at CursorAltXSnap On/OffJRepeatCtrlKSelect NoneCtrlShiftAGroupCtrlGMute EventsShiftMAuto-Scroll On/OffFTRANSPORT09Start/Stop PlaybackSpaceRecord*Cycle On/Off/Activate Metronome (Click)CLocators to SelectionPStart PlaybackEnterGo to Left Locator1Go to Right Locator2Locate Next MarkerShiftNEDITORS02Open/Close EditorEnterOpen Selected Event EditorCtrlEZOOM06Zoom InHZoom OutGZoom FullShiftFZoom to SelectionAltSZoom In TracksCtrlDOWNZoom Out TracksCtrlUPCubaseKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 45BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH CUBASE · WINDOWS

Windows edition · 45 shortcuts

Cubase Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Cubase shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

Edition Apple Mac Windows Windows

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A printable Cubase 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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Choose your shortcuts, add missing ones, tune the colours — then download a free PNG, or get the print-ready PDF.

CUBASEKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 451Select T…2Range To…3Split To…4Glue Tool5Erase To…678Draw Tool90QWECtrlOpen Sel…RTYUIOCtrlOpenPLocators…ACtrlSelect A…SCtrlSaveDCtrlDuplicateFShiftZoom FullGZoom OutHZoom InJSnap On/…KCtrlRepeatLZCtrlUndoXCtrlCutCCtrlCopyVCtrlPasteBNCtrlNew Proj…MShiftMute Eve…MORE SHORTCUTSStart/Stop Pl…SpaceRecord*RedoCtrlShiftZDeleteDelCycle On/Off/Activate Metr…CSplit at Curs…AltXOpen/Close Ed…EnterStart PlaybackEnterGo to Left Lo…1Go to Right L…2Save AsCtrlShiftSZoom to Selec…AltSSelect NoneCtrlShiftAGroupCtrlGAuto-Scroll O…FSave New Vers…CtrlAltSProject SetupShiftSZoom In TracksCtrlDOWNZoom Out Trac…CtrlUPLocate Next M…ShiftNOpen PoolCtrlPshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH CUBASE · WINDOWS

Free PNG is web-resolution and lightly watermarked. The printable PDF is 300 DPI, print-ready, and watermark-free.

All Cubase keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

The complete list of 45 Cubase keyboard shortcuts for Windows, 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 15

Action Shortcut
Undo CtrlZ
Redo CtrlShiftZ
Cut CtrlX
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
Delete Del
Duplicate CtrlD
Select All CtrlA
Split at Cursor AltX
Snap On/Off J
Repeat CtrlK
Select None CtrlShiftA
Group CtrlG
Mute Events ShiftM
Auto-Scroll On/Off F

Transport 9

Action Shortcut
Start/Stop Playback Space
Record *
Cycle On/Off /
Activate Metronome (Click) C
Locators to Selection P
Start Playback Enter
Go to Left Locator 1
Go to Right Locator 2
Locate Next Marker ShiftN

Tools 6

Action Shortcut
Select Tool 1
Split Tool (Scissors) 3
Range Tool 2
Draw Tool 8
Glue Tool 4
Erase Tool 5

Zoom 6

Action Shortcut
Zoom In H
Zoom Out G
Zoom Full ShiftF
Zoom to Selection AltS
Zoom In Tracks CtrlDOWN
Zoom Out Tracks CtrlUP

File 5

Action Shortcut
Save CtrlS
New Project CtrlN
Open CtrlO
Save As CtrlShiftS
Save New Version CtrlAltS

Editors 2

Action Shortcut
Open/Close Editor Enter
Open Selected Event Editor CtrlE

Project 2

Action Shortcut
Project Setup ShiftS
Open Pool CtrlP

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Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Cubase. All product names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. See our licensing & trademark notice.

Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Cubase shortcut?
Cubase has 45 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 Windows edition.
Is this an official Cubase product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cubase. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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