JaiCast Docs

Keyboard Shortcuts

Quick reference for keyboard shortcuts available in JaiCast.

Shortcuts use the platform modifier key: Cmd on macOS, Ctrl on Windows.

SFX Soundboard

Function keys are global shortcuts that trigger SFX pads in the current bank. They work whenever the main window is focused.

Shortcut Action
F1 – F10 Trigger SFX pads 1–10 in the current bank.
Shift + F1 – F10 Trigger SFX pads 11–20 in the current bank.
Tab Switch to the next SFX bank.
Shift + Tab Switch to the previous SFX bank.
Escape Stop all playing SFX.

Queue

These shortcuts work when the queue panel has focus.

Shortcut Action
Delete / Backspace Remove the selected track from the queue.
Arrow Up / Arrow Down Navigate queue selection.
Alt + Arrow Up Move selected track up in the queue.
Alt + Arrow Down Move selected track down in the queue.

Desktop Switching

Switch between workspace layouts via menu accelerators.

Shortcut Action
Cmd / Ctrl + 1 Switch to Desktop A.
Cmd / Ctrl + 2 Switch to Desktop B.
Cmd / Ctrl + 3 Switch to Desktop C.
Cmd / Ctrl + 4 Switch to Desktop D.
Shortcut Action
Cmd / Ctrl + , Open Configuration.
Escape Close the current dialog or modal window.

Standard Editing

Shortcut Action
Cmd / Ctrl + Z Undo.
Cmd / Ctrl + Shift + Z Redo.
Cmd / Ctrl + X Cut.
Cmd / Ctrl + C Copy.
Cmd / Ctrl + V Paste.
Cmd / Ctrl + A Select All.
Note Additional keyboard shortcuts may be added in future releases. Custom keybindings are not yet available in v0.1.0.