diff --git a/config.h b/config.h
index e7b1bcc..511da62 100644
--- a/config.h
+++ b/config.h
@@ -22,6 +22,9 @@
 // ensure home row modifiers don't cause havoc
 #define IGNORE_MOD_TAP_INTERRUPT
 
+// fix startup sound
+#define AUDIO_INIT_DELAY
+
 // normal startup sound
 #define STARTUP_SONG SONG(PLANCK_SOUND)