Default key commands

The full set of commands KTPlayer ships with, organized by what they do, with default keyboard shortcuts. Every command can be reassigned to a different key, a MIDI message, or both, in Preferences > Assignments.

Commands vs shortcuts

A command is the action (Go, Stop, Next cue, etc.). A shortcut is the input that triggers the command (a key, a MIDI message, a pedal). One command can have multiple shortcuts, which is how you get a key and a MIDI button both firing the same thing.

No default MIDI assignments

Every default below is a keyboard key. KTPlayer ships with no default MIDI assignments — every MIDI assignment starts blank. Add your own in Preferences > Assignments.


Playback commands

Command Default shortcut What it does
Go Space Fire the selected cue.
Stop ⎋  (Escape) Stop the active cue. Fades over the duration in Preferences > Behavior.
Go (alternative) (unassigned) Second binding for Go.
Stop (alternative) (unassigned) Second binding for Stop.

Cuelist navigation

Command Default shortcut What it does
Next cue ↓ Move the selection down one row.
Previous cue ↑ Move the selection up one row.
Next parent cue → Move to the next parent cue, skipping any child cues.
Previous parent cue ← Move to the previous parent cue, skipping any child cues.
First cue ⇧< Jump to the first cue.
Last cue ⇧> Jump to the last cue.

What can be reassigned

All commands above can be reassigned. To customize:

  1. Open Preferences > Assignments.
  2. Find the command in the table.
  3. In the editor below the table, Learn a new key or MIDI message.
  4. Save and close Preferences.

See How to assign and edit key commands and How to connect and assign MIDI input devices.