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neonbeats

by sharpendV

NeonBeats replaces the background music of Minecraft with tracks from the player's own library, through a cyberpunk-styled music player.

FabricClient-side onlyMIT License1.21.11

What it does

Opening the NeonBeats screen with the N key shows a player that plays MP3, OGG and WAV files from a chosen folder, so a personal soundtrack can run in place of the usual ambient music. The player opens during play without pausing the game, and tracks are picked from a simple list after a scan.

On the player's side, NeonBeats, a Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21.11, requires nothing beyond Fabric Loader and runs only on the client. Servers do not need it, and it is released under the MIT License, though its code is not open source.

Key features

  1. Custom soundtrack

    The ambient music is swapped for tracks the player loads from their own collection.

  2. Player without pausing

    The neon-styled music player opens over the game, which keeps running while it is in use.

  3. Folder scan

    Pressing N and clicking scan lists the supported audio files so one can be selected to play.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.21.111.0
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

How it compares

Full comparison

Dynamic_Music, Soundtrack player and Nusic also run on the client alone for Fabric and are released under the MIT License. Nusic is open source, while Dynamic_Music and Soundtrack player are not. MP3 Player is client-side only but uses All rights reserved and covers 1.21.9 – 1.21.11.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
neonbeatsFabric1.21.11Client-side only2026-06-04
Dynamic_MusicFabric1.21.11Client-side only2026-05-23
Soundtrack playerFabric1.21 – 1.21.11Client-side only2026-02-23
NusicFabric1.21.11Client-side only2026-08-15
MP3 PlayerFabric1.21.9 – 1.21.11Client-side only2026-06-14

Questions

Does NeonBeats need to be installed on the server?

No. Players add it to their own game, and a server needs no copy.

Which audio formats can NeonBeats play?

Supported formats are MP3, OGG and WAV files, uploaded from the player's own folder.

What the author says

NeonBeats is a client-side Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21.11 that replaces Minecraft's ambient music with your own music library. Bring your favorite soundtrack into Minecraft with a neon-inspired cyberpunk music player that can be opened at any time without pausing the game.
sharpendV, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
sharpendV
Published
2026-06-04
Updated on Modrinth
2026-06-04
Facts verified
2026-10-15
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