# Keyboard Controls #### **Keyboard Shortcuts** Transform your computer keyboard into a playable musical instrument for quick sound audition and performance. **Playing Notes**\ Your QWERTY keyboard maps to a piano layout: * `A W S E D F T G Y H U J` – Corresponds to white and black keys starting from C * Notes trigger in real-time while the browser tab or plugin window has focus * Velocity is fixed but can be adjusted via the plugin's velocity slider **Octave Control**\ Navigate the full pitch range without reaching for your MIDI controller: * `Z` – Transpose down one octave (shift all keys 12 semitones lower) * `X` – Transpose up one octave (shift all keys 12 semitones higher) * Current octave position displays on the virtual keyboard interface > 💡 **Performance Tip**: Keep one hand positioned over Z/X for quick octave jumping while playing melodies or finding the optimal range for your sound. Every generated sound has a "sweet spot" octave where it exhibits maximum character—bass sounds typically shine in lower octaves (Z twice from center), while leads often sparkle in higher ranges (X once or twice). Experiment to discover where each unique generation sounds most expressive and full. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.deepnoise.ai/product-guides/controls/keyboard-controls.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.