diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index a1bf73d..3047d70 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ options.pixel_mapper_config = 'U-mapper'
 options.limit_refresh_rate_hz = 240
 options.gpio_slowdown = 4
 options.brightness = 50
+options.disable_hardware_pulsing = True
 screen = RGBMatrix(options = options)
 
 song_name=""