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Key commands
Setting up tool modifier keys
A tool modifier key is a key you can press to get an alter-
nate function when using a tool. For example, clicking and
dragging an event with the Arrow tool normally moves it –
holding down a modifier key (by default [Alt]/[Option])
while dragging will copy it instead.
The default assignments for tool modifier keys can be
found in the Preferences dialog (Editing–Tool Modifiers
page). Here, you can also edit them:
1. Open the Preferences dialog and select the Editing–
Tool Modifiers page.
2. Select an option in the Categories list, and locate the
action for which you want to edit the modifier key.
For example, the “Copy” action mentioned above resides in the category
“Drag & Drop”.
3. Select the action in the Action list.
4. Hold down the desired modifier key(s) and click the
Assign button.
The current modifier keys for the action are replaced. If the modifier keys
you pressed are already assigned to another tool, you will be asked
whether you want to overwrite them. If you do, this will leave the other
tool without any modifier keys assigned.
5. When you are done, click OK to apply the changes
and close the dialog.
The default key commands
Below, the default key commands are listed according to
category.
Audio category
Automation category
Devices category
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When the Virtual Keyboard is displayed, the usual key
commands are blocked because they are reserved for
the Virtual Keyboard. The only exceptions are: [Ctrl]/
[Command]-[S] (Save), Num
[*] (Start/Stop Record),
[Space] (Start/Stop Playback), Num
[1] (Jump to left
locator), [Delete] or [Backspace] (Delete), Num
[/]
(Cycle on/off), [F2] (Show/Hide Transport panel), and
[Alt]/[Option]-[K] (Show/Hide Virtual Keyboard).
Option Key command
Adjust Fades to Range [A]
Crossfade [X]
Find Selected in Pool [Ctrl]/[Command]-[F]
Option Key command
Toggle Read Enable All Tracks [Alt]/[Option]-[R]
Toggle Write Enable All Tracks [Alt]/[Option]-[W]
Option Key command
Mixer [F3]
Video [F8]
Virtual Keyboard [Alt]/[Option]-[K]
VST Connections [F4]
VST Instruments
(not in Cubase LE)
[F11]
VST Performance [F12]