
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Tense Ambience
This mod enhances the atmosphere of all default dimensions with biome-specific, tense ambient sounds (Perfect for Horror Modpacks).
Quick answer
Which Tense Ambience release should I use?
Tense Ambience 2.0.0 targets 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8 with Forge. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Tense Ambience required on the client, server, or both?
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
This file is marked client-only.
What else does Tense Ambience 2.0.0 need?
2.0.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Tense Ambience without breaking your instance.
Built for Tense Ambience 2.0.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 2.0.0. It targets 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.0.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Tense Ambience add?
This mod enhances the atmosphere of all default dimensions with biome-specific, tense ambient sounds (Perfect for Horror Modpacks). See the curseforge page here: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/tense-ambience
When upgrading to a newer version you HAVE TO DELETE THE OLD CONFIG FILES! They are located in: C:\Users\%userprofile%\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\config\
The Fabric version requires the Fabric API!
Changlog:
v.2.0.0:
Fixes:
- Fixed transition issues
- Fixed ambient sounds playing in the background unintentionally
- Fixed fading issues
- Fixed sound playing on the title screen
Improvements:
- Improved and stabilized transitions
- Enhanced biome recognition (now searches biome strings for tags)
- Added more ambience sounds and adjusted base volume levels
- Ambience volume slider is now smooth (allow a few seconds for volume changes to apply)
- Slight performance improvements
Audio & Ambience:
- Dynamic ambience sound loading
- Add or replace ambience by placing any .mp3 file into /sounds/
Customization & Configuration:
- Added a new configuration system
- Biome blacklist
- Ability to toggle individual biomes
Config changes are not backward-compatible
Please delete old config files before updating!!!
New Content:
- Added Desert Biome Support
v.1.7.0:
- Fixed bugs
- Added Swamp Biome support
- Added more Sound Effects to the dark Forest Biome
- Added a NEW Sound System that randomly plays sounds (this is customizable)
v.1.5.1:
- Fixed mod crashing
v.1.5.0:
- Made transitions smoother
- Another config option added
- Biomesoplenty support
- Performance fixes
v.1.4.5:
- Smooth Sound Transitions -> customizable
- Reworked Sound System - Mp3 File Support
- Added new sound files for more variety
- Fixed multiple bugs
- Added Config file
- No more MCreator
- New Biome specific sounds and other features
- Lightlevel in Caves = Volume of the Ambience
- Fallback sounds for unrecognizable Biomes
v.1.1.0:
- Basic Sound Transitions -> cutting off issue
- Biome Specific sounds
- Simple prototype in MCreator
Config:
["Config for Tense Ambience Mod"]
#Play the ambience also during the day?
"Ambience at Day" = false
#How long should the transition fade between biomes take (in seconds)?
#Range: 0.1 ~ 60.0
"Transition Fade Duration" = 13.0
#Should enable shader support? (For changing the ambience volume when holding a torch)
"Shader Support" = false
#Completely disable all ambient sounds and updates (performance stabilization)
"Disable Ambience" = false
Features:
- Biome specific sounds in all default dimensions and support for Biomes o plenty and probably other mods too
- Smooth transitions between these biomes
- Custom ambience in Caves, Dripstone Caves, Forests, Dark Forests, Snowy Forests, Oceans, Deserts, The Nether, The End and other biomes
- By default the ambience only plays at night once you change the biome (This is customizable)
- There is also support for shaders -> when holding a torch or other glowing items (enable it first in the config)
- The Ambience Volume slider in the Sound Settings changes the volume of the ambience
- A NEW Sound Event System that plays random scary sounds (This is also customizable and enabled by default)
- You can disable or enable Biome detection or specific Biomes in the new BiomeOptions config
Additional Information:
You can also replace or add any .mp3 sound files to the mod:
Spoiler
Inside the jar look for: \assets\tenseambience\sounds\You don’t need to ask to include this mod in a modpack. Just ensure proper credit is given.
Credits:
- MCreator used only at v.1.1.0
- Above and at v.1.4.5:
- Additional music from https://www.zapsplat.com
- This mod uses the JLayer library, licensed under LGPL 2.1. See the LICENSE file for the full LGPL text. More info: https://github.com/umjammer/jlayer
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Tense Ambience by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.7
2 loader builds1.21.6
2 loader builds1.21.5
2 loader builds1.21.4
2 loader builds1.21.3
2 loader builds1.21.2
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader builds1.21
2 loader builds1.20.6
2 loader builds1.20.5
1 loader build1.20.4
2 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 24 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Tense Ambience versions and loaders
2.0.0
tenseambience-1.21.6-1.21.8-FORGE-2.0.0.jar
3 Jan 2026
2.0.0
tenseambience-1.20.6-1.21.5-FORGE-2.0.0.jar
3 Jan 2026
2.0.0
tenseambience-1.20.1-1.20.4-FORGE-2.0.0.jar
3 Jan 2026
2.0.0
tenseambience-1.18.2-1.21.8-FABRIC-2.0.0.jar
3 Jan 2026
1.7.0
tenseambience-1.18-1.20.4-FORGE-1.7.0.jar
16 Oct 2024
1.7.0
tenseambience-1.20.6-1.21.1-FORGE-1.7.0.jar
16 Oct 2024
1.7.0
tenseambience-1.18.2-1.21.1-FABRIC-1.7.0.jar
16 Oct 2024
1.5.1
tenseambience-1.18.2-1.21.1-FABRIC-1.5.1.jar
4 Sept 2024
1.5.1
tenseambience-1.20.6-1.21.1-FORGE-1.5.1.jar
4 Sept 2024
1.5.1
tenseambience-1.18-1.20.4-FORGE-1.5.1.jar
4 Sept 2024
1.5.0
tenseambience-1.21-1.5.0-FABRIC.jar
20 Aug 2024
1.5.0
tenseambience-1.20.6-1.5.0-FABRIC.jar
20 Aug 2024
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.