These keys work when the RadioBOSS main window is the active window on your screen.
| Action | Shortcut Key | Why it’s useful |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Start Playback | F5 | The universal "Go" button. Starts the player or resumes from a pause. |
| Stop Playback | F6 | Stops the current track instantly. |
| Next Track | F8 | Skips the currently playing track and moves to the next one in the playlist. |
| Pause | F7 | Pauses playback (Note: Stop and Pause function differently regarding crossfades). |
| Microphone ON/OFF | Ctrl + M | Toggles your mic input. Critical for live voice-overs. |
| Fade Out & Stop | Shift + F6 | A professional stop. Instead of cutting instantly, it fades the volume out before stopping. |
| Search Playlist | Ctrl + F | instantly opens the search bar to find a track in your current list. |
If you really want to impress your station manager, throw away the keyboard. You can map physical faders and buttons to RadioBOSS.
RadioBOSS supports MIDI input (Settings > MIDI Control). You can buy a cheap USB DJ controller (like the Hercules DJControl) and map: radio boss key
This turns the abstract "Radio Boss Key" into a physical, tactile weapon of mass production.
This is the "Key" feature most users look for. You can configure RadioBOSS to respond to keyboard shortcuts even when it is running in the background.
This allows you to play music, start jingles, or mute the mic while you are checking emails, browsing the web, or recording in a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). These keys work when the RadioBOSS main window
How to set them up:
Before diving into the specific keys, we must define the ecosystem. RadioBOSS (often stylized as RadioBOSS) is a professional radio automation and broadcast software solution developed by DJSoft. It is used by thousands of internet radio stations, FM stations, and podcast studios worldwide because of its affordability, stability, and feature-rich environment.
The "Boss Key" in software historically refers to a hotkey that hides a program quickly (so you look busy when your boss walks by). However, in the context of RadioBOSS, the Radio Boss Key has evolved to mean the essential command keys that put you in control of the console. This turns the abstract "Radio Boss Key" into
Without these keys, you are constantly reaching for the mouse, clicking tiny buttons, and missing voice tracks. With them, you operate like a concert conductor.
These are the foundation of live assist.