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
Edit
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]
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 Nudge Left/Right Pad [-]/[+] Transport - Forward/Rewind
Left/Right By Nudge Value
Paste Paste [V] or [Ctrl]/[Command]+[V]
Separate Split Range [B] Locate Previous Event
Trim Left Edge Of Region To Right/Left By Start Right/Left [Alt]/[Option]+Pad [+]/[-] Navigate - More
Nudge Value
Trim Right Edge Of Region To Right/Left By End Right/Left [Ctrl]/[Command]+Pad [+]/[-] Navigate - Less/ Nudge Start Right
Nudge Value

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 Pro Tools Function Cubase Function Cubase Key Command Removes Default Cubase
Key Command Function
Mixer
Show/Hide Mix Window Show/Hide Mixer [Ctrl]/[Command]+[=] (Mac only)
Project
Duplicate Tracks Duplicate Tracks [Alt]/[Option]+[Shift]+[D]
Import Audio Import Audio File [Shift]+[Ctrl]/[Command]+[I] Edit - Edit Inplace
Import Video Import Video File [Alt]/[Option]+[Shift]+[Ctrl]/[Command]+[I]
Metronome On/Off Metronome On/Off Pad [7] Transport - To marker 7
Open New Track Dialog Add Track Audio [Ctrl]/[Command]+[Shift]+[N]
Selection
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]

Next Track Select Track: Next [P] Transport - Locators To Selection

Prev Track Select Track: Prev [;] or [Ö]
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 Locate Previous Event [Ctrl]+[Alt]/[Option]+[Tab] (Mac only)
Go To End Of Session Go To End [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 [Ü]
Play Timeline Selection Macro - Play From Left Locator [Closed Square Bracket] or [+]
Play/Stop Start/Stop Pad [0] Transport - Stop
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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 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 [Ä] Transport - Locate Selection
Timeline Insertation Follows Playback Return To Start Position On Stop [N] Transport - Locate Next Event
Zoom
Horizontal Zoom In/Out Zoom In/Out [Ctrl]/[Command]+[Closed Square
Bracket]/[Open Square Bracket] or [+]/[Ü]
Vertical Zoom In/Out Zoom In/Out Vertical [Ctrl]/[Command]+[Alt]/[Option]+[Closed
Square Bracket]/[Open Square Bracket] or
[+]/[Ü]
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

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