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Keyboard Shortcuts

Motor Sound Editor currently supports the following high‑frequency shortcuts and interaction conventions.

Global Editing Shortcuts

The following shortcuts are available in the editor page:

  • Space: Play / Pause preview
  • Ctrl+S: Save
  • Ctrl+Shift+S: Save As
  • Ctrl+Z: Undo
  • Ctrl+Y: Redo
  • Ctrl+Shift+Z: Redo
  • Ctrl+D: Clear current selection
  • Delete: Delete the selected keyframe point(s)

Drive Mode Shortcuts

Quickly switch the current simulation drive state:

  • W: Cycle drive mode upward
    • brake -> coasting -> traction
  • S: Cycle drive mode downward
    • traction -> coasting -> brake

Mouse and Modifier Key Conventions

  • Ctrl + Scroll: Zoom horizontally, anchored at the current mouse position
  • Shift + Scroll: Scroll the editing area horizontally
  • Hold Shift while dragging keyframes: Snap to step increments
  • Hold Ctrl while dragging keyframes: Snap to grid

Built for simulator-grade motor sound authoring.