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MIXXXKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 421Tempo sy…234Toggle l…56Tempo sy…789Toggle l…0QActivate…WHalve lo…EDouble l…RRecord m…THeadphon…YHeadphon…UActivate…IOLoad tra…PASeek bac…SSeek for…DPlay/Pau…FCue deck…GCrossfad…HCrossfad…JSeek bac…KSeek for…LPlay/Pau…ZHotcue 1…XHotcue 2…CVBBass kil…NBass kil…MHotcue 1…MORE SHORTCUTSCue deck 2;Load track to dec…OFocus search boxFSet cuepoint deck…DSet cuepoint deck…LTempo adjust down…F1Tempo adjust up d…F2Tempo adjust down…F5Tempo adjust up d…F6Hotcue 2 deck 2,Toggle full screenFMaximize library …Open preferences,Toggle Auto DJ on…F12Open track proper…Add new playlistNshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MIXXX · MAC
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LOOPSActivate 4-beat loop deck…QActivate 4-beat loop deck…UToggle loop on/off deck 14Toggle loop on/off deck 29Halve loop size deck 1WDouble loop size deck 1EHOTCUESHotcue 1 deck 1ZHotcue 1 deck 2MHotcue 2 deck 1XHotcue 2 deck 2,APPLICATIONRecord mixRToggle full screenFOpen preferences,Toggle Auto DJ on/offF12Add new playlistNTEMPO & PITCHTempo sync deck 11Tempo sync deck 26Tempo adjust down deck 1F1Tempo adjust up deck 1F2Tempo adjust down deck 2F5Tempo adjust up deck 2F6MIXERHeadphone cue deck 1THeadphone cue deck 2YBass kill deck 1BBass kill deck 2NCrossfade leftGCrossfade rightHPLAYBACKPlay/Pause deck 1DPlay/Pause deck 2LCue deck 1FCue deck 2;Set cuepoint deck 1DSet cuepoint deck 2LSeek backwards deck 1ASeek forwards deck 1SSeek backwards deck 2JSeek forwards deck 2KLIBRARYLoad track to deck 1OLoad track to deck 2OFocus search boxFMaximize library viewOpen track propertiesMixxxKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 42BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MIXXX · MAC
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LOOPS06Activate 4-beat loop de…QActivate 4-beat loop de…UToggle loop on/off deck…4Toggle loop on/off deck…9Halve loop size deck 1WDouble loop size deck 1EHOTCUES04Hotcue 1 deck 1ZHotcue 1 deck 2MHotcue 2 deck 1XHotcue 2 deck 2,APPLICATION05Record mixRToggle full screenFOpen preferences,Toggle Auto DJ on/offF12Add new playlistNTEMPO & PITCH06Tempo sync deck 11Tempo sync deck 26Tempo adjust down deck 1F1Tempo adjust up deck 1F2Tempo adjust down deck 2F5Tempo adjust up deck 2F6MIXER06Headphone cue deck 1THeadphone cue deck 2YBass kill deck 1BBass kill deck 2NCrossfade leftGCrossfade rightHPLAYBACK10Play/Pause deck 1DPlay/Pause deck 2LCue deck 1FCue deck 2;Set cuepoint deck 1DSet cuepoint deck 2LSeek backwards deck 1ASeek forwards deck 1SSeek backwards deck 2JSeek forwards deck 2KLIBRARY05Load track to deck 1OLoad track to deck 2OFocus search boxFMaximize library viewOpen track propertiesMixxxKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 42BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MIXXX · MAC

Mac edition · 42 shortcuts

Mixxx Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

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

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A printable Mixxx 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.

MIXXXKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 421Tempo sy…234Toggle l…56Tempo sy…789Toggle l…0QActivate…WHalve lo…EDouble l…RRecord m…THeadphon…YHeadphon…UActivate…IOLoad tra…PASeek bac…SSeek for…DPlay/Pau…FCue deck…GCrossfad…HCrossfad…JSeek bac…KSeek for…LPlay/Pau…ZHotcue 1…XHotcue 2…CVBBass kil…NBass kil…MHotcue 1…MORE SHORTCUTSCue deck 2;Load track to dec…OFocus search boxFSet cuepoint deck…DSet cuepoint deck…LTempo adjust down…F1Tempo adjust up d…F2Tempo adjust down…F5Tempo adjust up d…F6Hotcue 2 deck 2,Toggle full screenFMaximize library …Open preferences,Toggle Auto DJ on…F12Open track proper…Add new playlistNshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH MIXXX · MAC

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

All Mixxx keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

The complete list of 42 Mixxx 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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Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl

Playback 10

Action Shortcut
Play/Pause deck 1 D
Play/Pause deck 2 L
Cue deck 1 F
Cue deck 2 ;
Set cuepoint deck 1 D
Set cuepoint deck 2 L
Seek backwards deck 1 A
Seek forwards deck 1 S
Seek backwards deck 2 J
Seek forwards deck 2 K

Tempo & Pitch 6

Action Shortcut
Tempo sync deck 1 1
Tempo sync deck 2 6
Tempo adjust down deck 1 F1
Tempo adjust up deck 1 F2
Tempo adjust down deck 2 F5
Tempo adjust up deck 2 F6

Loops 6

Action Shortcut
Activate 4-beat loop deck 1 Q
Activate 4-beat loop deck 2 U
Toggle loop on/off deck 1 4
Toggle loop on/off deck 2 9
Halve loop size deck 1 W
Double loop size deck 1 E

Mixer 6

Action Shortcut
Headphone cue deck 1 T
Headphone cue deck 2 Y
Bass kill deck 1 B
Bass kill deck 2 N
Crossfade left G
Crossfade right H

Library 5

Action Shortcut
Load track to deck 1 O
Load track to deck 2 O
Focus search box F
Maximize library view
Open track properties

Application 5

Action Shortcut
Record mix R
Toggle full screen F
Open preferences ,
Toggle Auto DJ on/off F12
Add new playlist N

Hotcues 4

Action Shortcut
Hotcue 1 deck 1 Z
Hotcue 1 deck 2 M
Hotcue 2 deck 1 X
Hotcue 2 deck 2 ,

Sourced from manual.mixxx.org , manual.mixxx.org Last verified

Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Mixxx. 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 Mixxx shortcut?
Mixxx has 42 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 Mixxx product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mixxx. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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