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REAPER Shortcuts

REAPER keyboard shortcuts for the DAW: transport, editing, items, tracks and project navigation.

Source: Official documentation · Dataset date 2026-06

18
Shortcuts
3
Categories

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
Space
Record
CtrlR
Ctrl+R · Cmd+R
Pause
Enter
Enter
Go to start of project
Home
Home
Go to end of project
End
End

Editing

8 shortcuts
Undo
CtrlZ
Ctrl+Z · Cmd+Z
Redo
CtrlShiftZ
Ctrl+Shift+Z · Cmd+Shift+Z
Split items at edit cursor
S
Copy
CtrlC
Ctrl+C · Cmd+C
Cut
CtrlX
Ctrl+X · Cmd+X
Paste
CtrlV
Ctrl+V · Cmd+V
Delete selected items
Delete
Delete
Select all items
CtrlA
Ctrl+A · Cmd+A

Tracks & Project

5 shortcuts
Insert new track
CtrlT
Ctrl+T · Cmd+T
Toggle mixer (MCP)
CtrlM
Ctrl+M · Cmd+M
New project
CtrlN
Ctrl+N · Cmd+N
Open project
CtrlO
Ctrl+O · Cmd+O
Save project
CtrlS
Ctrl+S · Cmd+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.

Which operating systems are included for REAPER?

This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS. Availability depends on the action and app version.

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