diff --git a/repl/src/useRepl.ts b/repl/src/useRepl.ts
index 5c4ff1d7..09a7b73e 100644
--- a/repl/src/useRepl.ts
+++ b/repl/src/useRepl.ts
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ function useRepl({ tune, defaultSynth, autolink = true, onEvent, onDraw }: any)
       [pattern]
     ),
     onSchedule: useCallback((_events, cycle) => logCycle(_events, cycle), [pattern]),
-    ready: !!pattern,
+    ready: !!pattern && !!activeCode,
   });
 
   const broadcast = usePostMessage(({ data: { from, type } }) => {