Essential Logic Pro Shortcut Keys

Enhancing your workflow in Logic Pro can significantly improve your efficiency and creativity. Here are some essential shortcut keys to help you navigate the software more effectively: Utilising keyboard shortcuts in Logic Pro can significantly enhance your overall workflow and efficiency during music production. Below is a comprehensive and detailed list of shortcut keys for various essential functions in Logic Pro.

General Shortcuts

• Command + N: Create a new project.

• Command + O: Open an existing project.

• Command + S: Save the current project.

• Command + Z: Undo the last action.

• Shift + Command + Z: Redo the last undone action.

Navigation

• Control + Left/Right Arrow: Move the playhead one bar to the left or right.

• Command + Left/Right Arrow: Move to the previous or next marker.

• Option + Left/Right Arrow: Nudge the selected region left or right.

Editing

• Command + T: Split the selected region at the playhead position.

• Command + D: Duplicate the selected region.

• Command + J: Join selected regions.

• Command + X: Cut the selected region or item.

• Command + C: Copy the selected region or item.

• Command + V: Paste the copied or cut region or item.

Playhead Control

• Spacebar: Start or stop playback.

• R: Record.

• Return: Return to the beginning of the project.

• Shift + Spacebar: Play from the location of the playhead without stopping.

Mixer and Instrument Controls

• X: Open/close the Mixer.

• Option + Command + E: Open/close the Inspector.

• Command + 2: Open/close the Piano Roll editor.

Automation

• A: Show/hide automation for the selected track.

• Control + Option + Click: Create an automation point.

These shortcuts can significantly streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus more on your music production and less on navigating menus. Remember, you can also customise your key commands in Logic Pro to suit your specific needs.

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