diff --git a/ovos_audio/service.py b/ovos_audio/service.py
index 2801ff1..78ea693 100644
--- a/ovos_audio/service.py
+++ b/ovos_audio/service.py
@@ -530,17 +530,8 @@ def handle_instant_play(self, message):
             elif muted:
                 self.bus.emit(Message("mycroft.volume.unmute"))
 
-        if self.audio:
-            if self.audio.current and not duck_pulse_handled:
-                self.audio.current.lower_volume()
-
         play_audio(audio_file).wait()
 
-        # return to previous state
-        if self.audio:
-            if self.audio.current and not duck_pulse_handled:
-                self.audio.current.restore_volume()
-
         if ensure_volume:
             if volume_changed:
                 self.bus.emit(Message("mycroft.volume.set", {"percent": volume,