diff --git a/share/scripts/reset_mixer.lua b/share/scripts/reset_mixer.lua
index 99ce035519..ec1f93c144 100644
--- a/share/scripts/reset_mixer.lua
+++ b/share/scripts/reset_mixer.lua
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ function factory() return function()
 			if not(msec:isnil()) then
 				msec:set_value(1, disp)
 				if auto then
-					ctrl:set_automation_state(auto)
+					msec:set_automation_state(auto)
 				end
 			end
 		end