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Mac edition · 44 shortcuts
GarageBand Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential GarageBand shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable GarageBand 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 GarageBand keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
The complete list of 44 GarageBand 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.
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Playback/Transport 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / Stop | ␣ |
| Go to beginning | ↵ |
| Cycle mode on/off | C |
| Metronome on/off | K |
| Play from selection | ⇧␣ |
| Back one bar | , |
| Forward one bar | . |
| Go to end | ⌥↵ |
| Count-in on/off | ⇧K |
| Catch playhead | ` |
Tracks 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New track | ⌥⌘N |
| Solo / Unsolo track | S |
| Mute / Unmute track | M |
| New audio track | ⌥⌘A |
| New software instrument track | ⌥⌘S |
| Duplicate track | ⌘D |
| Delete track | ⌘⌦ |
| Show / Hide automation | A |
| Next track | ↑ |
| Previous track | ↓ |
Editing 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | ⌘Z |
| Redo | ⇧⌘Z |
| Copy | ⌘C |
| Paste | ⌘V |
| Cut | ⌘X |
| Select all | ⌘A |
| Transpose notes up one semitone | ⌥↑ |
| Transpose notes down one semitone | ⌥↓ |
Regions 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Split regions at playhead | ⌘T |
| Join regions | ⌘J |
| Loop region | L |
| Quantize | Q |
| Previous region | ← |
| Next region | → |
| Rename region | ⇧N |
View 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show / Hide Editor | E |
| Show / Hide Library | Y |
| Show / Hide Smart Controls | B |
| Open Loop Browser | O |
| Zoom in | ⌘→ |
| Zoom out | ⌘← |
Recording 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Record toggle | R |
| Record enable track | ⌃R |
| Input monitoring toggle | ⌃I |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every GarageBand shortcut?
- GarageBand has 44 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 GarageBand product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by GarageBand. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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