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Using StemFM

Keyboard Shortcuts

Control playback and stems from the keyboard for faster, hands-free mixing.

2 min read. Updated June 25, 2026


On desktop, StemFM has keyboard shortcuts for the things you do most — playing, pausing, skipping, and toggling stems — so you can mix without reaching for the mouse.

The StemFM keyboard shortcuts reference
The keyboard shortcuts reference, open from the menu.

See the full list

Open the menu from the top-right and choose Keyboard Shortcuts to see every shortcut available, grouped by what it does.

The essentials

  • Play and pause without leaving the keyboard.
  • Skip to the next or previous track.
  • Toggle individual stems on and off.