If you draw on an iPad, Procreate already feels fast. The slowdown usually comes from tiny interruptions: opening menus, switching tools, undoing strokes, zooming the canvas, and returning to the brush again.
A shortcut keypad will not make the artwork for you, but it can make the drawing session feel smoother. The idea is simple: keep the Apple Pencil in your drawing hand, and use your other hand for the shortcuts you touch all the time.
The best Procreate shortcuts to put on a keypad
Start with a small set. Too many shortcuts can become another thing to memorize.
- Undo and redo: the fastest way to correct lines without breaking focus.
- Brush and eraser: useful for sketching, cleaning edges, and testing shapes.
- Quick menu: a good place for your most-used Procreate actions.
- Canvas zoom: helpful when moving between detail work and full composition.
- Color / brush controls: useful if you often adjust your drawing flow mid-session.
A simple iPad drawing setup
Place the iPad in the center, keep the keypad on the opposite side of your Apple Pencil hand, and map the keys based on your real habits. If you use undo every minute, that shortcut should be easy to reach. If you rarely use a function, do not give it a prime button.
This setup works especially well for long sketching sessions, coloring, lettering, sticker design, and illustration work where you want to stay in the canvas instead of moving through menus.
Why creators use a Procreate keypad
The main benefit is rhythm. Drawing feels better when the tool changes become quiet and automatic. A compact keypad can reduce the number of times you leave the artwork to look for controls.
The AOIKTYE Wireless Shortcut Keyboard for Procreate is designed for this kind of workflow. It is compact, sits next to your iPad, and focuses on the controls creators use repeatedly while drawing.
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