It’s good to know that Pro Tools uses Shift for specific selections, and Option for all. Other miscellaneous Pro Tools shortcuts knowledge: Command + S: SAVE! If you don’t do this compulsively every 3 seconds, you’re doing it wrong.Control + \: playlists audio on the selected track great while recording if you’re working outside of loop record mode.Control + click insert/send: enable/disable ALL inserts or sends for that track.Option + 4 (non-numeric keypad): enable GRID mode hit it again to toggle back and forth between regular and relative grid.Option + 3 (non-numeric keypad): enable SPOT mode.Option + 2 (non-numeric keypad): enable SLIP mode.Option + 1 (non-numeric keypad): enable SHUFFLE mode.Shift + Command + K: export the selected clips (dry).Shift + Option + 3: consolidates the selected clip.Option + Command + D: duplicates the selected track(s).Shift + Command + N: create a new track.Command + =: switch between edit and mix windows.Command + Spacebar: playback at half-speed.Enter: returns timeline selection point to the beginning of the session.I personally use 3 more than anything else to quickly start recording - that’s probably one you want to have in muscle memory! The numeric keypad alone has tons of functionality. This lets you make a selection, press record (numeric 3, remember), and Pro Tools will automatically save each take as the loop restarts. Loop record can be very useful if you’ve also enabled the automatic playlisting preference.
2: move timeline selection point forward 1 bar.1: move timeline selection point back 1 bar.The idea behind this mode is to use one key to accomplish a given task, so it’s extremely efficient! General Pro Tool Shortcuts Many of the key commands I’ll mention rely on having keyboard focus engaged. You enable this by clicking the small ‘a/z’ icon located in the upper right corner of the edit window, or by hitting Option + Command + 1. One of the ways you can fly through different tasks is by using keyboard focus mode. The real secret to getting better at Pro Tools is to learn its keyboard shortcuts! Keyboard focus is enabled. Especially when you don’t know where certain functions are, you feel sluggish trying to move around the session. Pro Tools can be daunting when you’re first learning to use it. Most Frequently Used Pro Tools Keyboard Shortcuts If you hope to become a proficient engineer, then key commands are indispensable! Here are some of the most useful Pro Tools shortcuts for tracking, editing, mixing, and general session navigation. They let you do in one keystroke what would normally take extra time sifting through menus. Keyboard shortcuts are the quickest way around your DAW.
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