Cheat sheet guide
REAPER shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 18 searchable REAPER keyboard shortcuts across 3 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Transport, Editing, Tracks & Project, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Play / stopSpace
- UndoCtrlZ
- Insert new trackCtrlT
- RecordCtrlR
- PauseEnter
- Go to start of projectHome
Transport
5 shortcuts
Play / stop
Space
WinSpaceMacSpace
Record
CtrlR
WinCtrlRMac⌘R
Pause
Enter
WinEnterMacEnter
Go to start of project
Home
WinHomeMacHome
Go to end of project
End
WinEndMacEnd
Editing
8 shortcuts
Undo
CtrlZ
WinCtrlZMac⌘Z
Redo
CtrlShiftZ
WinCtrlShiftZMac⌘⇧Z
Split items at edit cursor
S
WinSMacS
Copy
CtrlC
WinCtrlCMac⌘C
Cut
CtrlX
WinCtrlXMac⌘X
Paste
CtrlV
WinCtrlVMac⌘V
Delete selected items
Delete
WinDeleteMacDelete
Select all items
CtrlA
WinCtrlAMac⌘A
Tracks & Project
5 shortcuts
Insert new track
CtrlT
WinCtrlTMac⌘T
Toggle mixer (MCP)
CtrlM
WinCtrlMMac⌘M
New project
CtrlN
WinCtrlNMac⌘N
Open project
CtrlO
WinCtrlOMac⌘O
Save project
CtrlS
WinCtrlSMac⌘S
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find REAPER shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as play / stop.
Can I print this REAPER shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for REAPER?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Play / stop is Space on Windows and Space on macOS where available.
