diff --git a/src/howler.core.js b/src/howler.core.js
index ce081719..6366e6fa 100644
--- a/src/howler.core.js
+++ b/src/howler.core.js
@@ -2458,7 +2458,7 @@
     // Create and expose the master GainNode when using Web Audio (useful for plugins or advanced usage).
     if (Howler.usingWebAudio) {
       Howler.masterGain = (typeof Howler.ctx.createGain === 'undefined') ? Howler.ctx.createGainNode() : Howler.ctx.createGain();
-      Howler.masterGain.gain.setValueAtTime(Howler._muted ? 0 : 1, Howler.ctx.currentTime);
+      Howler.masterGain.gain.setValueAtTime(Howler._muted ? 0 : Howler._volume, Howler.ctx.currentTime);
       Howler.masterGain.connect(Howler.ctx.destination);
     }