diff --git a/src/tracks/instrument_track.cpp b/src/tracks/instrument_track.cpp
index 4f7861a2b..9c421a78f 100644
--- a/src/tracks/instrument_track.cpp
+++ b/src/tracks/instrument_track.cpp
@@ -139,6 +139,8 @@ instrumentTrack::~instrumentTrack()
 	// kill all running notes
 	silenceAllNotes();
 
+	engine::getMixer()->removePlayHandles( this );
+
 	// now we're save deleting the instrument
 	delete m_instrument;
 }