diff --git a/linien-server/linien_server/parameters.py b/linien-server/linien_server/parameters.py
index 12f16ed..287f304 100644
--- a/linien-server/linien_server/parameters.py
+++ b/linien-server/linien_server/parameters.py
@@ -311,7 +311,7 @@ class Parameters:
         # ------------------- MODULATION PARAMETERS ------------------------------------
 
         self.modulation_amplitude = Parameter(
-            min_=0, max_=(1 << 14) - 1, start=1 * Vpp, restorable=True, loggable=True
+            min_=0, max_=(1 << 14) - 1, start=0.1 * Vpp, restorable=True, loggable=True
         )
         """
         The amplitude of the modulation in internal units. Use Vpp for conversion to
@@ -320,7 +320,7 @@ class Parameters:
         """
 
         self.modulation_frequency = Parameter(
-            min_=0, max_=0xFFFFFFFF, start=15 * MHz, restorable=True, loggable=True
+            min_=0, max_=0xFFFFFFFF, start=1 * MHz, restorable=True, loggable=True
         )
         """
         Frequency of the modulation in internal units. Use MHz for conversion to