diff --git a/copyparty/web/browser.js b/copyparty/web/browser.js
index 551d2e25..8996eab9 100644
--- a/copyparty/web/browser.js
+++ b/copyparty/web/browser.js
@@ -2543,6 +2543,7 @@ function mpause(e) {
 			if (!dist || !mp.au)
 				return true;
 
+			dist *= -1;
 			mp.setvol(mp.vol + dist / 500);
 			vbar.draw();
 			ev(e);