BetterSoundMixer
by ProjectMichi
BetterSoundMixer gives players finer control over Minecraft's sound volumes, down to individual mobs and single sound event files.
What it does
The mod extends the vanilla volume settings with more specific categories. Beyond the standard sliders, players can set separate levels for monsters, friendly mobs, neutral mobs, players, background music, records and ambient sounds. Each mob can also receive its own override, so a particular noisy creature can be muted or lowered while everything else stays as it was.
Volume can be set from 0% (muted) up to 300%, which lets quiet sounds be amplified above the normal level. Lowering loud mobs and raising footsteps is one way to tune the soundscape so that nearby movement is easier to hear. Each sound event's ogg file can also be adjusted directly. Simple GUI API is required and must be installed alongside the mod. BetterSoundMixer is a client-side mod, so only the player needs it and servers can run without it. Files are published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 16 release versions, 1.21 – 26.2, with snapshot builds included. The mod is released under All rights reserved and is not open source.
Key features
Detailed category volumes
Vanilla's broad categories are divided further into monsters, friendly mobs, neutral mobs, players, background music, records and ambient sounds.
Individual mob volume
A volume override can be set for a specific mob, so one creature can be muted or amplified without changing the others.
Per sound event control
The volume of an individual ogg file tied to a sound event can be set directly.
Volume boost to 300%
Volume ranges from muted at 0% up to 300%, so quiet sounds can be raised above the vanilla maximum.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
How it compares
Fine Sound Control is open source under the MIT License and runs on Fabric and NeoForge for 1.21.1 – 26.3, with client-side only installation. SoundAdjuster is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, Fabric only, for 1.21.11 – 26.1. MuteUnFocused is not open source, uses All rights reserved, and covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20 – 26.2; it mutes the game when the window loses focus instead of adjusting categories.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetterSoundMixer | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-11 |
| Fine Sound Control | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-23 |
| SoundAdjuster | Fabric | 1.21.11 – 26.1 | Client-side only | 2026-03-27 |
| MuteUnFocused | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-22 |
Questions
Does BetterSoundMixer need Simple GUI API?
Does the server need BetterSoundMixer?
Which loaders and versions does BetterSoundMixer support?
In the catalog
BetterSoundMixer is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Better Sound Mixer is a client-side mod that allows you to finely and flexibly adjust the sound volume in Minecraft. It enables more detailed volume adjustments than vanilla settings, allowing you to tweak audio per specific category, per mob, and even per sound event (ogg file). You can build your ideal sound…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/bettersoundmixer
- Owner
- ProjectMichi
- Published
- 2026-03-30
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-11
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15