diff --git a/website/src/repl/Repl.jsx b/website/src/repl/Repl.jsx
index 3d3117ae..7813ae98 100644
--- a/website/src/repl/Repl.jsx
+++ b/website/src/repl/Repl.jsx
@@ -247,9 +247,15 @@ export function Repl({ embedded = false }) {
       stop();
     }
   };
-  const handleUpdate = (newCode) => {
+  const handleUpdate = async (newCode, reset = false) => {
+    if (reset) {
+      clearCanvas();
+      resetLoadedSounds();
+      scheduler.setCps(1);
+      await prebake(); // declare default samples
+    }
     (newCode || isDirty) && activateCode(newCode);
-    logger('[repl] code updated! tip: you can also update the code by pressing ctrl+enter', 'highlight');
+    logger('[repl] code updated!');
   };
 
   const handleShuffle = async () => {