Configurable Audio Emitters (Or Sound Blocks)
by cynwale
Configurable Audio Emitters adds invisible Sound Block items that play looping ambient audio from a chosen point in a world, and map makers can place them without commands.
What it does
A Sound Block is invisible during play and becomes visible only while the player holds the item, so it adds collision and sound without changing how a build looks. Each block offers a searchable dropdown of sounds, which includes any custom .ogg file the player has added to the mod's sounds folder. The sound can repeat automatically, and a configurable random delay inserts pauses between loops for a more natural ambience, which suits server rooms, caves and similar settings.
The block can be placed and configured through a GUI, and volume, pitch and range can be fine-tuned so the sound is heard exactly as intended. Redstone power can switch a block's sound on or off. Custom audio must be in mono format for sound attenuation to work. The mod is published for Fabric only, for Minecraft 1.20.1, and is released under the MIT License as open source. Cloth Config API and Fabric API must be installed alongside it, and the mod runs on client and server.
Key features
Invisible emitters
Sound Blocks act like creative light blocks, giving a hidden sound source that suits concealed rooms and builds.
Searchable sound selection
The dropdown lists available sounds, including added files, and can be searched by name for quick choice.
Random delay between loops
Random pauses between repeats make a looping sound feel less mechanical and more natural in the scene.
Volume, pitch and range
Each block can be fine-tuned for volume, pitch and range so the sound carries exactly as the builder wants.
Redstone and custom audio
Redstone power switches a block's sound on or off, and custom .ogg files added to a folder appear in the dropdown without a resource pack.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
How it compares
Mute Copyrighted Audio is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 that is client-side only and open source under the MIT License, so it changes no server. Enchanted Frames is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 – 1.21.10 that is server-side only and open source under the MIT License. Music Events is client and server, published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configurable Audio Emitters (Or Sound Blocks) | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-11-30 |
| Mute Copyrighted Audio | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2025-02-20 |
| Enchanted Frames | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.10 | Server-side only | 2025-12-07 |
| Music Events | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-08-14 |
Questions
Does Configurable Audio Emitters need Fabric API?
Do players need the mod to hear the sounds?
What audio format works for custom sounds?
In the catalog
Configurable Audio Emitters (Or Sound Blocks) is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Sound Blocks allows builders and map makers to place invisible, fully configurable audio sources in the world to create immersive atmospheres. Whether you need the hum of a server room, the buzzing of a transformer, or spooky cave winds, this mod handles it all without complex commands. Invisible Emitters: The Sound…
Official listing
- Owner
- cynwale
- Published
- 2025-11-30
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-11-30
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15