diff --git a/xybrid/nodelib/instrumentcore.h b/xybrid/nodelib/instrumentcore.h
index bc04779..ee8e0d3 100644
--- a/xybrid/nodelib/instrumentcore.h
+++ b/xybrid/nodelib/instrumentcore.h
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ namespace Xybrid::NodeLib {
             void* intern = nullptr;
         public:
             uint16_t id;
-            double note; // floating point to allow smooth pitch bends
+            double note = 64.0; // floating point to allow smooth pitch bends
             double noteAdd = 0.0;
             double time = 0.0;