diff --git a/gtk2_ardour/editor.cc b/gtk2_ardour/editor.cc
index 6b092f1b87..5e3e7be310 100644
--- a/gtk2_ardour/editor.cc
+++ b/gtk2_ardour/editor.cc
@@ -3624,9 +3624,10 @@ Editor::edit_controls_button_press (GdkEventButton* ev)
 {
 	if ( (ev->button == 1) && (ev->type == GDK_2BUTTON_PRESS) ) {
         ARDOUR_UI::instance()->add_audio_track_instantly ();
+        return true;
 	}
     
-	return true;
+	return false;
 }