Pro Tools key command preset for Cubase

Cubase is installed with a key command preset for Pro Tools. This preset maps common key commands used in Pro Tools to Cubase functions
(as far as feasible) and can be used to make your transition from Pro Tools to Cubase more convenient.
To use this preset open the Key Commands dialog in Cubase and select the preset there. For details please refer to the chapter Key
commands in the operation manual. To understand the table below please refer to the section Key command conventions described in the
first chapter of the operation manual. Of course you can change the key command mapping anytime in Cubase to suit your needs and
workflow.
Pro Tools Function

Cubase Function

Cubase Key Command

Removes Default Cubase

Key Command Function

Apply X-Fade To Selection

Crossfade

[Ctrl]/[Command]+[Ctrl]+[X] (Mac only)

Change Grid Value

Select Next/Prev Grid Type

[Ctrl]+[Alt]/[Option]+Pad [+]/[-] (Mac only)

Copy

Copy

[C] or [Ctrl]/[Command]+[C]

Transport - Metronome On/Off

Cut

Cut

[X] or [Ctrl]/[Command]+[X]

Audio - Crossfade

Delete

Delete

[Del]

Edit

Duplicate

Duplicate

[Ctrl]/[Command]+[D]

Duplicate Regions In Edit Window

Duplicate

[Alt]/[Option]

Fade

Macro - Edit Fades And Apply

[Ctrl]/[Command]+[F]

Audio - Find Selected In Pool

Fade (Without Showing Fades Window)

Macro - Apply Standard Fades

[F]

Autoscroll

Insert Silence

Insert Silence

[Ctrl]/[Command]+[Shift]+[E]

New Group

Link Channels

[Ctrl]/[Command]+[G]

Edit - Group

Nudge Selection Or Region Selection

Left/Right By Nudge Value
Paste

Nudge Left/Right

Pad [-]/[+]

Transport - Forward/Rewind

Paste

[V] or [Ctrl]/[Command]+[V]

Separate

Split Range

[B]

Locate Previous Event

Trim Left Edge Of Region To Right/Left By

Nudge Value

Start Right/Left

[Alt]/[Option]+Pad [+]/[-]

Navigate - More

Trim Right Edge Of Region To Right/Left By

Nudge Value

End Right/Left

[Ctrl]/[Command]+Pad [+]/[-]

Navigate - Less/ Nudge Start Right

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Pro Tools Function

Cubase Function

Cubase Key Command

Show/Hide Mix Window

Show/Hide Mixer

[Ctrl]/[Command]+[=] (Mac only)

Duplicate Tracks

Duplicate Tracks

[Alt]/[Option]+[Shift]+[D]

Import Audio

Import Audio File

[Shift]+[Ctrl]/[Command]+[I]

Import Video

Import Video File

[Alt]/[Option]+[Shift]+[Ctrl]/[Command]+[I]

Metronome On/Off

Metronome On/Off

Pad [7]

Open New Track Dialog

Add Track Audio

[Ctrl]/[Command]+[Shift]+[N]

Extend Selection To End Of Session

Macro - Extend Selection To End

[Alt]/[Option]+[Shift]+[Return]

Extend Selection To Start Of Session

Macro - Extend Selection To Zero

[Shift]+[Return]

Removes Default Cubase

Key Command Function

Mixer
Project
Edit - Edit Inplace
Transport - To marker 7

Selection

Next Track

Select Track: Next

[P]

Prev Track

Select Track: Prev

[;] or []

Transport - Locators To Selection

Transport
Create Memory Location

Insert Marker

[Enter]

Transport - Start

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Pad [2]

Transport - To Right Locator

Go To And Select Next Region

Locate Next Event

[Ctrl]+[Tab] (Mac only)

Go To And Select Previous Region

Go To End Of Session

Locate Previous Event

Go To End

[Ctrl]+[Alt]/[Option]+[Tab] (Mac only)

[Alt]/[Option]+[Return]

Loop Playback

Cycle

Pad [4]

Transport - To Marker 4

Loop Playback Toggle

Cycle

[Ctrl]/[Command]+[Shift]+[L]

Edit - Lock

Play Edit Selection

Macro - Play From Selection Start

[Open Square Bracket] or []

Play Timeline Selection

Macro - Play From Left Locator

[Closed Square Bracket] or [+]

Play/Stop

Start/Stop

Pad [0]

Record

Record

Pad [3]

Transport - To Marker 3

Return To Start Of Session

Return To Zero

[Return]

Edit - Open/Close Editor

Rewind

Rewind

Pad [1]

Transport - To Left Locator

Select Start/End Of Selection

Locate Selection/Selection End

[Left Arrow]/[Right Arrow]

Navigate Left/Right

Start Record

Record

[Ctrl]/[Command]+[Space]

Navigate - Toggle Selection

Start/Stop Playback

Start/Stop

[Space]

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Transport - Stop

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Pro Tools Function

Cubase Function

Cubase Key Command

Removes Default Cubase

Key Command Function

Stop Record

Stop

[Space]

Tab Back/Forward

Locate Prev/Next Event

[L]/['] or []

Transport - Locate Selection

Timeline Insertation Follows Playback

Return To Start Position On Stop

[N]

Transport - Locate Next Event

Horizontal Zoom In/Out

Zoom In/Out

[Ctrl]/[Command]+[Closed Square
Bracket]/[Open Square Bracket] or [+]/[]

Vertical Zoom In/Out

Zoom In/Out Vertical

[Ctrl]/[Command]+[Alt]/[Option]+[Closed
Square Bracket]/[Open Square Bracket] or
[+]/[]

Zoom In/Out

Zoon In/Out

[T]/[R]

Transport - Use External Sync / Edit - Record

Enable

Zoom Toggle

Zoom To Selection

[E]

Edit - Left Selection Side To Cursor

Zoom

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