From 2c84387ec9c9041ad1732d361eb99d2834ced518 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: PJB3005 <pieterjan.briers+git@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:32:13 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Implement DSP pause somewhat

---
 src/dusk/audio/DuskDsp.cpp | 6 ++++++
 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+)

diff --git a/src/dusk/audio/DuskDsp.cpp b/src/dusk/audio/DuskDsp.cpp
index 5b4c5d0730..80e7ffe028 100644
--- a/src/dusk/audio/DuskDsp.cpp
+++ b/src/dusk/audio/DuskDsp.cpp
@@ -92,6 +92,12 @@ void dusk::audio::DspRender(DspSubframe& subframe) {
             continue;
         }
 
+        if (channel.mPauseFlag) {
+            // Not really sure what the practical difference between pause and
+            // deactivation is. Either avoids clearing state or allows the DSP to avoid popping?
+            continue;
+        }
+
         ValidateChannel(channel);
 
         DspSubframe channelSubframe = {};