Global Hotkeys
When Hotkey Mode is enabled in settings, all bound keys are registered as system-wide global hotkeys.
What This Means
- Sounds trigger even when ezAudioDeck is minimized
- Sounds trigger even when you're in a full-screen game, OBS, Discord, or any other app
- The Power, Panic, and Minimize hotkeys always work globally
Supported Key Types
Hotkey Mode supports:
- Single keys (e.g., F1, F10, Numpad5)
- Modifier combinations (e.g., Ctrl+Alt+L, Shift+F5)
- Extended keys (F13–F24, media keys, macro pad buttons)
App Control Hotkeys
Three special hotkeys are available in the App Controls area below the keyboard:
| Control | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Power Toggle | Turn the soundboard on/off without quitting |
| Stop All (Panic) | Immediately stop every playing sound |
| Minimize | Toggle minimize/restore from the system tray |
Click any control button to enter assignment mode, then press the desired key or combo. Press Escape to cancel.
Dual-Purpose Keys
A key can be both a sound trigger and an app control. For example, if you assign F10 as the Minimize hotkey and also bind a sound to F10, both actions fire — the sound plays and the window toggles.
Conflicts
If a hotkey conflicts with another application's shortcut, registration may fail silently. Try a different key combination if a hotkey doesn't seem to work.