diff --git a/macropad_apps/python/numpad.py b/macropad_apps/python/numpad.py
index bbe54de..4429de3 100644
--- a/macropad_apps/python/numpad.py
+++ b/macropad_apps/python/numpad.py
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ modified_labels = [
 ]
 
 
-COLOR_UPDATE_RATE = 50000000 # .05 seconds
+COLOR_UPDATE_RATE = 33000000 # .033 seconds
 
 class NumpadApp(App):
 
diff --git a/macropad_os/abstract_app.py b/macropad_os/abstract_app.py
index f2935e8..95f4220 100644
--- a/macropad_os/abstract_app.py
+++ b/macropad_os/abstract_app.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ def convert_to_keynum(x, y):
 
 #TODO: Limit sounds to a similar rate as well for better performance
 
-MAX_LIGHTING_UPDATE_RATE = 50000000 # .05 seconds
+MAX_LIGHTING_UPDATE_RATE = 33000000 # .033 seconds
 
 class App(object):