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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
Left/Right By Nudge Value
Nudge Left/Right Pad [-]/[+] Transport - Forward/Rewind

Paste Paste [V] or [Ctrl]/[Command]+[V]

Separate Split Range [B] Locate Previous Event

Trim Left Edge Of Region To Right/Left By
Nudge Value
Start Right/Left [Alt]/[Option]+Pad [+]/[-] Navigate - More

Trim Right Edge Of Region To Right/Left By
Nudge Value
End Right/Left [Ctrl]/[Command]+Pad [+]/[-] Navigate - Less/ Nudge Start Right



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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 []
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 []

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 [] 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 [+]/[]


Vertical Zoom In/Out Zoom In/Out Vertical [Ctrl]/[Command]+[Alt]/[Option]+[Closed
Square Bracket]/[Open Square Bracket] or
[+]/[]


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