diff --git a/drivers/staging/line6/Kconfig b/drivers/staging/line6/Kconfig
index 84f5be71ccff..7852d4a960c5 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/line6/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/staging/line6/Kconfig
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 config LINE6_USB
 	tristate "Line6 USB support"
 	depends on USB && SND
+	select SND_RAWMIDI
 	help
 	  This is a driver for the guitar amp, cab, and effects modeller
 	  PODxt Pro by Line6 (and similar devices), supporting the