diff --git a/modules/juce_audio_basics/midi/juce_MidiMessage.cpp b/modules/juce_audio_basics/midi/juce_MidiMessage.cpp
index 6e4a80137a..e9e6c1be3a 100644
--- a/modules/juce_audio_basics/midi/juce_MidiMessage.cpp
+++ b/modules/juce_audio_basics/midi/juce_MidiMessage.cpp
@@ -855,7 +855,7 @@ MidiMessage MidiMessage::keySignatureMetaEvent (int numberOfSharpsOrFlats, bool
 
 MidiMessage MidiMessage::endOfTrack() noexcept
 {
-    return { 0xff, 0x2f };
+    return { 0xff, 0x2f, 0x00 };
 }
 
 //==============================================================================