diff --git a/vocoder/static/vocoder.js b/vocoder/static/vocoder.js
index b97c1c2..21a4ccd 100644
--- a/vocoder/static/vocoder.js
+++ b/vocoder/static/vocoder.js
@@ -127,13 +127,6 @@ class GeneratedShape {
   }
 }
 
-function generateNewShape() {
-  /**
-   * Create a new p5.js shape.
-   **/
-  return new GeneratedShape();
-}
-
 function setup() {
   /**
    * The p5.js initial setup function.
@@ -147,7 +140,7 @@ function draw() {
    * The p5.js draw loop.
    **/
   if (newSoundJustRecorded === true) {
-    shapes.push(generateNewShape());
+    shapes.push(new GeneratedShape());
     newSoundJustRecorded = false;
   }