Logic Pro

Logic Pro keyboard shortcuts.

Record, edit and mix faster in Logic Pro. macOS-only, from transport keys to the Mixer, Piano Roll and bounce.

Transport
Play / stopSpace
RecordR
Go to beginningReturn
Toggle Cycle modeC
Rewind,
Forward.
Tracks
New tracks…++N
New audio track++A
New software instrument track++S
Mute trackM
Solo trackS
Editing
Split at playhead+T
Join regions+J
Cut+X
Copy+C
Paste+V
Undo+Z
Delete
Regions & tools
Toggle loopL
Repeat regions+R
Nudge left+
Nudge right+
Zoom to fitZ
Show Tool menuT
Mixing & windows
Open MixerX
Open Piano RollP
Open LibraryY
Open Smart ControlsB
Open Score EditorN
Bounce & save
Bounce+B
Save+S
Logic Pro is macOS-only. The Space bar starts and stops playback, R records, and single letters open Logic's main windows — X for the Mixer, P for the Piano Roll, Y for the Library, B for Smart Controls. Split regions at the playhead with ⌘ + T.

Transport and recording

The core of working in Logic is the transport: Space plays and stops, R arms and records, Return jumps back to the beginning, and C toggles Cycle mode for looping a section. , and . rewind and forward. New tracks come from ⌘ + ⌥ + N, with ⌘ + ⌥ + A for a new audio track and ⌘ + ⌥ + S for a software instrument track. Keep M and S under your fingers to mute and solo as arrangements grow.

Editing and windows

Logic's edit commands are quick: ⌘ + T splits regions at the playhead and ⌘ + J joins them back together, while ⌘ + R repeats a region and L toggles looping. Nudge a region with ⌥ + ← or ⌥ + →, and press Z to zoom to fit. The window keys open everything you need — X Mixer, P Piano Roll, Y Library, B Smart Controls — and when the mix is done, ⌘ + B bounces and ⌘ + S saves. Editing on video instead? See Final Cut Pro.

FAQ

How do I split a region in Logic Pro?
Move the playhead to where you want the cut and press ⌘ + T to split the selected regions at the playhead. Press ⌘ + J to join regions back together.
How do I open the Mixer and Piano Roll in Logic Pro?
Press X to toggle the Mixer and P to toggle the Piano Roll editor. Y opens the Library and B opens Smart Controls — single letters open Logic's main windows.

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