diff --git a/src/lib/audio/instruments/bassSynth.ts b/src/lib/audio/instruments/bassSynth.ts
index 289971e..b460b55 100644
--- a/src/lib/audio/instruments/bassSynth.ts
+++ b/src/lib/audio/instruments/bassSynth.ts
@@ -11,6 +11,6 @@ export function createBassSynth(): Tone.Synth {
 			sustain: 0.8,
 			release: 2.0
 		},
-		volume: -20
+		volume: -15
 	});
 }
diff --git a/src/lib/audio/instruments/padSynth.ts b/src/lib/audio/instruments/padSynth.ts
index ca4d3f4..b78dccb 100644
--- a/src/lib/audio/instruments/padSynth.ts
+++ b/src/lib/audio/instruments/padSynth.ts
@@ -13,6 +13,6 @@ export function createPadSynth(isDay: boolean): Tone.PolySynth {
 			sustain: 0.85, // Higher sustain for consistent pad presence
 			release: isDay ? 2.5 : 4.0 // Longer release for smooth tail-off
 		},
-		volume: -24 // Quieter to sit back in the mix and reduce mid heaviness
+		volume: -16 // Quieter to sit back in the mix and reduce mid heaviness
 	});
 }