
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Audio Improvements
A client-side mod for some audio system improvements - mono audio options, better jukeboxes + game music & more
Quick answer
Which Audio Improvements release should I use?
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.
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.
Install Fabric API, YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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.
- 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.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API, YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
It must be installed on the client. Do not install it on the dedicated server.
- 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
A client-side mod with a bunch of audio system improvements
Requirements
- YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL)
- [Fabric only:] Fabric API
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.
Pick your setup
Audio Improvements by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
2 loader builds26.1.2
2 loader builds1.21.11
2 loader builds1.21.8
3 loader builds1.21.7
3 loader builds1.21.6
3 loader builds1.21.3
2 loader builds1.21.2
2 loader builds1.21.1
2 loader builds1.21
2 loader builds1.20.6
1 loader build1.20.5
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 14 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
Audio Improvements versions and loaders
2.0.2
Audio Improvements v2.0.2 (Fabric 1.21.1).jar
6 Sept 2026
2.0.2
Audio Improvements v2.0.2 (NeoForge 1.21.1).jar
6 Sept 2026
2.0.2
Audio Improvements v2.0.2 (Fabric 1.20.1).jar
6 Sept 2026
2.0.1
Audio Improvements v2.0.1 (Fabric 26.2).jar
6 Sept 2026
2.0.1
Audio Improvements v2.0.1 (NeoForge 26.2).jar
6 Sept 2026
2.0.1
Audio Improvements v2.0.1 (Fabric 26.1.2).jar
6 Sept 2026
2.0.1
Audio Improvements v2.0.1 (NeoForge 26.1.2).jar
6 Sept 2026
2.0.1
Audio Improvements v2.0.1 (Fabric 1.21.11).jar
6 Sept 2026
2.0.1
Audio Improvements v2.0.1 (NeoForge 1.21.11).jar
6 Sept 2026
2.0.1
Audio Improvements v2.0.1 (Fabric 1.21.1).jar
6 Sept 2026
2.0.1
Audio Improvements v2.0.1 (NeoForge 1.21.1).jar
6 Sept 2026
2.0.1
Audio Improvements v2.0.1 (Fabric 1.20.1).jar
6 Sept 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.