The Zen

Firmware and Zen Studio Live

Use Zen Studio Live (browser, Chrome) with firmware 2.3.2. Zen Studio Legacy only works with firmware 2.2.14 or older.

ToolVersionRuns inUse it for
Zen Studio Live1.0.8Browser. Chrome recommended.Primary tool. Compiling and loading scripts.
Zen Studio Legacy1.7.0 b7Desktop appFirmware 2.2.14 or older only.
Web firmware updater—firmware.modcentral.ca in Chrome or EdgeUpdating the Zen's firmware.
Zen firmware2.3.2On the ZenThe version every step on this site assumes.

Which one to open

  • Firmware 2.3.2: open Zen Studio Live in Chrome. Do not use Legacy.
  • Firmware 2.2.14 or older: Legacy 1.7.0 b7 still works. Updating to 2.3.2 and moving to Live is the path this site documents.
  • Not sure which firmware you have: the official firmware page below explains how to check and update.

Loading a script in Zen Studio Live

  1. Open Zen Studio Live in Chrome and connect the Zen to the PC through its PROG port.
  2. Go to the Compiler tab and drag your .gpc file in.
  3. Press Compile.
  4. Drag the compiled script into one of the 8 memory slots.
  5. Press Play (the flash icon).
  6. Disconnect the Zen from the PC.
  7. Connect the Zen's CONSOLE port to your PS5 and plug the controller into A1.
  8. Pick the slot with the Zen's button. The OLED shows the script name when it is running.

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