You can actually set the default volume in the code to make it easier. I found some code here; it's old but worked when I tested it. Paste the following at the start of the script.rpy file (make sure to preserve indents):
label splashscreen:
python:
if not persistent.set_volumes:
persistent.set_volumes = True
_preferences.volumes['music'] *= .45
_preferences.volumes['sfx'] *= .67
return