Go beyond presets.
Build your own sound from the inside out.
Inner Synthesis is an immersive exploration of how electronic sound is built, shaped, and animated. Through a blend of technical instruction, ear training, and creative experimentation, you'll learn to design expressive instruments, sculpt evolving timbres, and integrate synthesis fluidly into your compositional process.
It's both technical and philosophical—an inside-out approach to synthesis.
Cohort begins Saturday, December 6, 2025 • Limited seats
This Course is designed for:
Sound designers who want to expand their toolkit
Experimental and ambient artists
Film, game, and installation composers
Musicians who want to learn to think differently about sound
Producers who are tired of scrolling presets and want to take their sound to the next level
Founders cohort bonus
Full access to the video instruction series available January 2026 as well as a 10% discount on all future classes and merchandise.
Curriculum — 4 Weeks- 7 Classes
Each week combines concept breakdowns, live patching demos, and a hands‑on project with feedback. Two 90-minute classes per week Wednesdays 7-8:30 and Saturdays 2-3:30 plus a 30 min Q&A Office Hours before each Saturday session.
Week 1 — Fundamentals & Subtractive
Wednesday Dec 3 7pm-8:30pm ET
Saturday Dec 6 2pm-3:30 pm ET
Signal flow • Waveforms (sine, triangle, saw, pulse) • Filters & resonance • ADSR vs function generators • Building a bread‑and‑butter pad & bass.
Week 2 — FM, Wavetable & Timbre Shaping
Wednesday Dec 10 7pm-8:30pm ET
Saturday Dec 13 2pm-3:30 pm ET
Operators & ratios • Mod index • Complex oscillators • Wavetable scanning • Folding, waveshaping • Metallic/airy textures without noise.
Week 3 — Modulation, Control & Generative Design
Wednesday Dec 17 7pm-8:30pm ET
Saturday Dec 20 2pm-3:30 pm ET
LFOs & envelopes in series/parallel • Random & S&H • Feedback networks • Self‑playing patches • Performable macro controls.
Week 4 — Sampling, Spatial & Production Integration
Saturday Dec 27 2pm-3:30 pm ET
Granular & sampler tricks • Re‑synthesis & analog warmth • FX chains for movement • Gain staging & bounce‑ready stems • Final project showcase.
Meet Your Instructor:
Eric Hoegemeyer is an award-winning composer, sound designer, and educator whose work bridges analog warmth and cinematic experimentation with cutting-edge digital synthesis. His compositions and installations have been featured at venues such as Carnegie Hall, MOMA PS1, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. As the creator of Inner Synthesis, Eric brings his experience across film music, techno, ambient and experimental music into a hands-on exploration of sound as both art and architecture.
FAQ
Do I need hardware to take this course?
No — any DAW and the recommended free software synth VCV Rack. Detailed instructions on how to download and install VCV Rack will be emailed upon sign up. Hardware examples are shown where helpful.
Are sessions recorded?
Yes. Replays are available for enrolled students for the duration of the cohort.
What if I’m brand new to synthesis?
Perfect. Week 1 starts with fundamentals and guided practice. You’ll be patching confidently by Week 2.