Emu XL-7 & MP-7 User's Group

I have uploaded an *.asf file temporarily to demonstrate a problem 
of popping sounds I ran across with a preset using the EarlyRizer 
filter.  On another board, another user was also having a problem 
with a preset (Vintage ROM) that used this filter.  I am not sure if 
others faced this problem, but here's a solution I found (in case it 
helps others).

I isolated the offending layer by turning off layers in the 
offending preset.  After testing scores of possibilities, I found a 
layer level patchcord as follows:

MidiE --> VEnvAtk  -60

By increasing MidiE (thereby decreasing the VEnvAtk), I got rid of 
the popping.  If you listen to the EarlyRizer.asf file, you will 
notice it goes away after about 20-25 seconds.  Yes, it changes the 
sound slighly, but its better than the popping and still retains 
much of the filter characteristics.

Sorry its an asf file; my mp3 program isn't working. Also, since the 
file takes up a large chunck of space, I will be removing it 
shortly.  If you faced this problem and found other solutions, I'd 
be interested in them.  Thanks.

--Steve