Key Commands Version 5
Key Commands Manual by: Fredrik Hylvander Anders Nordmark, Scribe The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Propellerhead Software AB. The software described herein is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to any other media except as specifically allowed in the License Agreement.
About the Key Commands document This document contains a compiled list of all keyboard shortcuts and modifier keys available in Reason Version 5. Keyboard shortcuts are keys or combinations of keys that can be pressed to execute various functions. Modifier keys are keys that can be used in combination with the mouse, to execute additional functions. ! In most cases, which key to use is different on Mac OS X and Windows.
Function Key(s) Copy Track & Device (track selected in Track List), Copy Clip or Event (depend- [Command]/[Ctrl]+[C] ing on current selection). Paste Track & Device, Paste Clip or Event. [Command]/[Ctrl]+[V] Open Help [Command]+[?]/[F1] Switch to one of the 10 corresponding global Remote variations (or "keyboard shortcut variations"). [Command]+[Option]/[Ctrl]+[Alt]+[1]...[0] General modifier keys Function Key/Action Duplicate (copy) the selected item and its corresponding components.
Sequencer keyboard shortcuts Function Key(s) Toggle Arrange/Edit view. [Shift]+[Tab] or [Command]/[Ctrl]+[E] Toggle Song/Blocks view. [B] Select Arrow tool. [Q] Select Pencil tool. [W] Select Eraser tool. [E] Select Razor tool. [R] Select Mute tool [T] Select Magnifying Glass tool. [Y] Select Hand tool. [U] Quantize notes. [Command]/[Ctrl]+[K] Duplicate Track & Device (device or track selected). [Command]/[Ctrl]+[D] Join selected Clips on the same lane.
Sequencer modifier keys Function Key/Action Select alternate tool [Command]/[Alt] Toggle Pencil/Line tool (velocity edit lane only). [Option]/[Ctrl] Edit velocity of selected notes only [Shift]+click/draw with Pencil tool on Velocity lane Create automation lane for parameter. If device has no track, a track will also be [Option]/[Alt]+Click knob/fader/button created. Restrict movement direction to either horizontal or vertical.
Save dialog keyboard shortcuts These key commands can be used in the save dialog that appears if you close a song document that contains unsaved changes: Function Key(s) Cancel [Command]+[.]/[Esc] Yes (save song) [Return]/[Y] No (do not save song) [Command]+[D]/[N] On-screen Piano Keys keyboard shortcuts These keyboard shortcuts are valid only when the On-screen Piano Keys window is open and set to “Computer Keys” mode.
NN-XT modifier keys Function Key/Action Audition sample. In sample column, at root pitch and unprocessed. In keyboard column, at corresponding pitch and with processing applied. [Option]/[Alt]+Click in sample column or keyboard column Set root note of sample with edit focus. [Command]/[Ctrl]+Click in keyboard column Edit selected sample [Option]/[Alt]+Click the Sample button Dr. Octo Rex keyboard shortcuts Function Key(s) Cut Loop. [Command]/[Ctrl]+[X] Copy Loop.
Matrix keyboard shortcuts Function Key(s) Cut Pattern. [Command]/[Ctrl]+[X] Copy Pattern. [Command]/[Ctrl]+[C] Paste Pattern. [Command]/[Ctrl]+[V] Shift Pattern Left. [Command]/[Ctrl]+[J] Shift Pattern Right. [Command]/[Ctrl]+[K] Shift Pattern Up. [Shift]+[Command]/[Shift]+[Ctrl]+[U] Shift Pattern Down. [Shift]+[Command]/[Shift]+[Ctrl]+[D] Randomize Pattern. [Command]/[Ctrl]+[R] Alter Pattern.
