diff --git a/sound/usb/Kconfig b/sound/usb/Kconfig
index 3efc21c3d67c..ff77b28f3da1 100644
--- a/sound/usb/Kconfig
+++ b/sound/usb/Kconfig
@@ -106,6 +106,7 @@ config SND_USB_6FIRE
         select BITREVERSE
         select SND_RAWMIDI
         select SND_PCM
+        select SND_VMASTER
         help
           Say Y here to include support for TerraTec 6fire DMX USB interface.