diff --git a/libs/surfaces/mackie/mcp_buttons.cc b/libs/surfaces/mackie/mcp_buttons.cc
index 5732ee2fbc..abf1dcf790 100644
--- a/libs/surfaces/mackie/mcp_buttons.cc
+++ b/libs/surfaces/mackie/mcp_buttons.cc
@@ -1144,6 +1144,7 @@ MackieControlProtocol::latch_press (MACKIE_NAMESPACE::Button&)
 MACKIE_NAMESPACE::LedState
 MackieControlProtocol::latch_release (MACKIE_NAMESPACE::Button&)
 {
+	set_automation_state (ARDOUR::Latch);
 	return none;
 }
 MACKIE_NAMESPACE::LedState