diff --git a/src/tracks/pattern.cpp b/src/tracks/pattern.cpp
index 6e8b23187..3ba6b3614 100644
--- a/src/tracks/pattern.cpp
+++ b/src/tracks/pattern.cpp
@@ -422,6 +422,7 @@ void pattern::loadSettings( const QDomElement & _this )
 
 void pattern::clear()
 {
+	addJournalCheckPoint();
 	clearNotes();
 	ensureBeatNotes();
 }