Sunday Loop #008 — Some Links Worth Your Time

Why Sunday Loop exists

The week moves fast. Between work, sessions, and everything else, the good reads get lost in the noise.

Every Sunday evening I share links — things I found worth reading during the week. Logic Pro, sound design, sampling, the occasional curveball. No algorithms, no filler. Just five things I’d genuinely recommend to a friend.

Grab a coffee. It won’t take long.

— Ewald

---

This Week

1. # Speed, melody, and instinct: Will Bates on composing for streaming with Kontakt

Category: Sampling

Composer Will Bates explains how he utilizes Kontakt to meet the intense time demands of scoring streaming productions. By combining an instinctual workflow, a strong focus on melody, and customized digital instruments, he is able to deliver high-quality soundtracks under tight deadlines.

---

2. Adele’s Hit Hello: The Idea Mattered More Than The Gear

Category: Workflow

The article highlights the creation of Adele’s hit “Hello,” demonstrating that a focused creative workflow mattered far more than expensive gear. Instead of keeping endless options open, producer Greg Kurstin and engineer Liam Nolan used a minimalist four-input setup, forcing early sonic commitments right during the initial writing session.

---

3. How To Finish An Album This 2026 (My Monthly Song Sorting System)

Category: Workflow

The article introduces a structured, almost mathematical framework designed to help musicians successfully finish an album in 2026. At its core is a “Monthly Song Sorting System” that systematically balances creativity and productivity, preventing artists from getting stuck in the infinite loop of unfinished tracks.

---

Sunday Loop is published every Sunday evening. If you want it delivered to your inbox, subscribe to the newsletter.