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# MAX Rec

MAX Rec is a Zen Studio add-on that records controller input sequences and replays them with 1:1 timing accuracy.

It captures all controller inputs and stores them in a temporary memory buffer for playback or export.

### Requirements

Cronus Zen™ must be connected:

• To your console\
• To your Windows PC via the **PROG USB port**

## Plugin Interface

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### Information Area

Displays details about the recorded sequence, including:

• Whether the sequence was loaded from file or recorded live\
• Total length (in seconds)\
• Playback progress bar

The progress bar represents the full sequence and playback position.

## Load File

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Loads a previously saved recording file into the memory buffer.

## Play / Pause

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Starts or pauses playback of the loaded sequence.

## Loop

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When enabled, playback automatically restarts at the end of the sequence.

## Record / Stop

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• **Record** – Begins capturing controller inputs into the memory buffer.\
• **Stop** – Ends recording or stops playback.

## Save File

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Saves the current memory buffer to a file for later use or sharing.

## Device Monitor

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Opens the Device Monitor to display live input and output activity.


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