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Modrinth · Minecraft mod

Audio Improvements

A client-side mod for some audio system improvements - mono audio options, better jukeboxes + game music & more

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Quick answer

Which Audio Improvements release should I use?

Updated 2 months ago
Latest stable file 2.0.2
Game version 1.21.1
Loader Fabric

Audio Improvements 2.0.2 targets 1.21.1 with Fabric. It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server. All 2 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is Audio Improvements required on the client, server, or both?

It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

Client Required
Dedicated server Not supported
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

This file is marked client-only.

What else does Audio Improvements 2.0.2 need?

2.0.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 2 required mods have matching files

Install Fabric API, YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Fabric API Needed by Audio Improvements 2.0.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: 0.116.18+1.21.1

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add Audio Improvements without breaking your instance.

Built for Audio Improvements 2.0.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use 2.0.2. It targets 1.21.1 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API, YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside 2.0.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Audio Improvements add?

Audio Improvements

Download number across all platforms
Number of mod packs using this mod

A client-side mod with a bunch of audio system improvements

Requirements

Features

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Mono audio options

  • stops sounds from being affected by the direction you're looking in while still becoming quieter when further away
  • options for different categories: jukeboxes, note blocks, weather, blocks, hostile mobs, neutral mobs, players, ambience/environment
    (only mono jukeboxes and note blocks enabled by default)

Logarithmic volume sliders

(enabled by default)
Makes the scale of vanilla volume sliders better match the human volume perception

Inspired by Logarithmic Volume Control mod

Music clash prevention

  • fades out the regular game music while a music block is playing near you
  • toggleable seperately for jukeboxes and note blocks (both enabled by default)
  • customizable fade in/out durations

Music repeat prevention

(enabled by default)
Prevents the same music piece from playing multiple times in a row

Custom music frequency

(disabled by default)

  • replaces the vanilla music frequencies with a customizable random interval
  • has a setting for whether this should also affect the main menu music

Music disc distance multiplier

50% - 300% or global (100% by default)

Speed of sound simulation

  • delays sounds based on how far their source is from you
  • options:
    • Thunder sounds (100 blocks/second by default)
    • Explosion sounds (100 blocks/second by default)
    • All other sounds (disabled by default)

Doppler effect

(disabled by default)

  • pitches sounds up/down depending on how fast the distance between you and them changes
  • doesn't work on mono sounds due to sound engine limitations

Stereo spatialization fix

(disabled by default)
Fixes resource pack and mod audio that incorrectly uses stereo files for in-world sounds by converting them to mono, so the sound engine can then correctly position it instead of always playing directly at the listener

[pre 1.21.9] Fix for vanilla bug MC-98200

(= sound category volume sliders not affecting the volume of certain sounds at higher percentages - e.g. music discs already reached 100% volume at 25% slider value)

Settings

This mod is made to be highly customizable!
The settings can be opened via the Mod Menu mod on Fabric, the inbuilt mod lists on NeoForge and Forge and always by using the command "/audioimprovements".

Project description from Modrinth.

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Audio Improvements by Minecraft version and loader

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28 available setups

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Recent files

Audio Improvements versions and loaders

41 of 41 releases match

Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.