Cubase 11 Shortcuts, Tips, and Notes

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Transport
Go to Bar: “Shift + P", then enter bar number

Play from start of selection: “Option + space_bar"

Record: (numpad) *

Cycle/Loop
Set loop points: Select event or make time-range selection, then: “p”
Extend loop area: “Option + (click)” or “CMD + (click)"
Toggle cycle on/off: “ / “ (numpad)

Metronome/Click
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Record
Input monitoring mode: Preferences / VST

Zoom
Zoom Out / In: "G / H"
Zoom Out / In (vertical - ALL tracks): “Shift + G" / “Shift + H”
Zoom Out / In (vertical - SELECTED track(s)): “CMD + up/down arrow"
Zoom in to selection: "Option-S”
Zoom Out ALL the way/to full: “Shift + F”

Mute
Mute an event: “Shift + M”
Solo: "S"
Record-enable: “R"

Grid
Snap On/Off: “J”

Audio Layering
Transport / Audio Recording Options: “Keep History” or “Replace"

MIDI Editor
Transpose Selection by 1 Octave: “Shift + up/down arrow”
Adjust Velocity: “Shift + CMD + Click/Drag” on MIDI note
In-Place Editor
To edit MIDI directly in project window, select the track, then “CMD + SHIFT + I"

Nudge
"Cmd + left/right arrow”

Scrub/Preview
Play tool allows you to preview any region: “9"

Bounce
PT's Consolidate = Cubase's Bounce Selection: “CMD + OPT + M” (custom shortcut)
To render a selection with current settings (to a new track): “Shift + Cmd + R” (st00ts User
Shortcut)

Regions
Shared Copies: Hold “SHIFT” and drag center of right-hand edge of region
Split Clip: Object selction tool then “Option + (click)”
Split at Selection: Select range within audio region and “SHIFT + X"

Automation
Show/Hide Lanes: Button next to “Write Automation” button
Delete all automation on selected tracks: “SHIFT + ALT + CMD + A” (st00ts User Shortcut)

Routing
To rout multiple tracks to a destination, select them in the mixer view, then
“Shift + Option” (hold) and select output destination in the routing section

Display Color
To change track color: Click palette on top tool bar
To enable colored mixer channel strips, go to “Preferences / Mixer”
Color all selected events (or tracks): "SHIFT + OPT + C"

Score View
To improve appearance, go to "Inspector / Quick Staff Setup"

Global Copy/Paste
Select range with locators, then "SHIFT + CMD + X / V" to cut and paste