I tested Seedj courses with Basswell: learn how to make hard trance✓
- 04/04/2025
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When it comes to online music production courses, SEEDJ stands out. Recently, I had the opportunity to test their platform by taking the Hard Techno DJ/Producer bundle, and more specifically, the courses by Basswell,, who needs no introduction for fans of hard trance.
🎧 Discovering SEEDJ
The platform SEEDJ offers a wide range of tutorials and masterclasses from well-known artists in the techno and hard music scenes. What makes SEEDJ unique is its commitment to combining education, career development, and music culture all in one place.
Among the artists featured, you’ll find names like:
And of course, Basswell
👀 Learning from Basswell
The course led by Basswell focuses on hard trance music production and is divided into several chapters, which cover:
- Building a track from scratch
- Kick/bass layering and sound design
- Arrangement and transitions
- Effects and automation
- Final mixing/mastering techniques
All the lessons are recorded in French (subtitled in English and other languages) and are presented in a clear, structured, and immersive way. Basswell explains every creative decision and technical manipulation, which makes it perfect for beginners and intermediate producers.
🎹 Building a Hard Trance Track – Basswell’s Method
Tempo: 142 BPM
🔁 Step 1: The Melody
He starts with a simple but effective melody using the Synth1 VST, then develops an acid bassline by sampling a single note and shaping it to add punch, depth, and bounce.
💡 Pro tip: don’t throw in a full kick right away — let the acid breathe first. Start with the kick, then bring in the bassline for a bounce effect that hits hard on the dancefloor.
🥁 Step 2: The Kick & Groove
The kick sets the tone. Basswell builds it manually, then adds the drum elements before looping back to the melody.
👉 Key advice: don’t chase complexity. The sweet spot lies between simplicity and originality — that’s where the magic happens.
🧪 Step 3: Sound Design & FX
- EQ (boosting highs, filtering lows)
- Reverb & delay
- Well-placed mini-breaks
- Build-ups using rising claps and snares
- A massive riser… then a drop with a fake-out kick 😈
You even get a proper track structure, with breathing moments, smart use of filters, and a re-drop featuring a twisted lead. It’s precise, methodical, and hits hard.
🔥 Basswell’s Vision: Honest, Motivating, and No Bullsh*t
What I really liked is that Basswell keeps it real. No fluff, no sugarcoating:
🎤 “Don’t copy what works. Get inspired, sure — but creating under pressure or just hoping to blow up doesn’t work in the long run.”
His advice?
Produce with passion.
Don’t give up.
Work on self-confidence.
And most importantly:
🎯 “A producer should know how to DJ, and a DJ should learn to produce.”
There’s no magic trick — just intention, consistency, and a lot of grind.
🎁 The Bonus I Promised!
SEEDJ gave me access to this course, and now I’m hooking you up with an exclusive 40% discount using the code: TECHNOMAGXSEEDJ 😉
👉 Check out all available courses here
If you’ve ever wanted to start producing seriously, or just understand the creative direction behind the artists you love, SEEDJ is worth it.
Basswell delivers a course that’s inspiring, technical, and super accessible — even if you’re just starting out on FL Studio.
🧠 TL;DR
✅ Great platform to learn from home
✅ Basswell = passionate, transparent, and easy to follow (lessons in French with subtitles)
✅ Useful advice for all skill levels
✅ No magic recipe, just real-world methods
✅ Perfect for fans of hard techno/trance
If you liked this format, stay tuned — I might test another SEEDJ course soon 👀
See you soon on Technomag.fr 🎚️
— Eric
Eric, le capitaine du navire TechnoMag, est développeur web, consultant SEO, rédacteur de metier, et surtout fanatique de musique ! Depuis l’enfance, il est attiré par les basses et les kicks, passant des heures à écouter et jouer sur machines pour le plaisir, avec son frère et ses amis, depuis plus de dix ans. Globe-trotteur, il a exploré des free parties sauvages et illégales jusqu’aux plus grands festivals internationaux. Dans son passé, il a aussi été VJ et impliqué dans l’organisation de soirées pas toujours vraiment autorisées. Aujourd’hui, il aime capturer l’énergie des événements pour la retranscrire aux autres, que ce soit derrière l’appareil photo, la caméra, ou en rédigeant un article. Avec quelques missions bénévoles à son actif et une association toute neuve, il rêve d’un lieu autonome où chacun pourrait balancer son set sans craindre de perdre son matos.
