diff --git a/engine/api.py b/engine/api.py
index 7f81a8a..da5acfd 100644
--- a/engine/api.py
+++ b/engine/api.py
@@ -174,6 +174,8 @@ def startEngine(nsmClient):
     session.data.buildAllTracks()
 
     updatePlayback()
+    cbox.Transport.stop()
+    seek(0)
 
 
 def toggleLoop():
@@ -208,10 +210,6 @@ def seek(value):
         toggleLoop()
     cbox.Transport.seek_ppqn(value)
 
-def toStart():
-    seek(0)
-
-
 ##Score
 def set_quarterNotesPerMinute(value):
     if value is None: