I just installed hal using the online download version. I expect to be a "newbie" about the program for awhile, but this problem is making me feel really stupid. Every time I startup, my wave setting goes to max and hal or whom I am using goes ballistic and blows my eardrums out. I reser the volume to no avail. Is there anyone who might tell me if there is a perminent solution to this problem. I sure would appreciate some feed back. Thanks Dave [?]