Resounding
by mikenrafter
Resounding, by mikenrafter, is a client-side Fabric utility that replaces Minecraft's sound with a simulation of how audio travels through the game world.
What it does
The mod traces sound waves through the world using a multithreaded wave tracing method, which is intended to model audio physics more closely than the vanilla sound engine. The author describes the goal as immersive, realistic sound and states that the project aims to go further than earlier attempts, though the card does not assess how well that goal is met.
Resounding is built as a client-side Fabric mod and is described as compatible with vanilla gameplay and custom resource packs. It uses Cloth Config API for its configuration menu, and the author notes that a different config API may replace it later. Cloth Config is therefore required. The source code is public under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, so the project is open source.
Files are published for Fabric only, across five release versions 1.18.1 – 1.19.2, and the latest file is the 1.0.0-bc.19 alpha build for 1.19.2, released 2022-08-14. Only the client needs the mod, so servers run without it.
Key features
Wave-traced audio
Sound is calculated by tracing waves through the world rather than played back from fixed samples.
Multithreaded processing
The wave tracing runs across several threads to keep the audio calculation spread over the processor.
Configurable options
A settings screen built with Cloth Config API lets the player adjust the audio behavior.
Planned physical effects
The author lists reverb, directional wave reflections, occlusion, Doppler shift and voice chat integration as planned features.
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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.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want the in-game sound to follow the shape of the world, and modders interested in audio simulation for Minecraft. Because it is alpha software on Fabric only, it suits players who accept early builds.
How it compares
SpatialAudio is also open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, client-side only, and published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, but only for 1.20 – 1.20.1. Sound Pitch Expansion is client-side only and Fabric-only for 1.19.2, with the license All rights reserved, so its source is not open.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resounding | Fabric | 1.18.1 – 1.19.2 | Client-side only | 2022-08-14 |
| SpatialAudio | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.20 – 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-01-28 |
| Sound Pitch Expansion | Fabric | 1.19.2 | Client-side only | 2026-01-04 |
Questions
Does Resounding need Cloth Config API?
Does the server need Resounding?
Which game versions does Resounding support?
Is Resounding open source?
In the catalog
Resounding is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 12,559 mods support Minecraft 1.19.2.
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What the author says
Resounding is the evolution of sound in Minecraft. It uses real audio physics and multithreaded wave tracing techniques to add highly immersive sound modulation to the game. Resounding aims to surpass previous attempts by using enhanced algorithms and new techniques, for a unique audio experience that is both…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/resounding
- Owner
- mikenrafter
- Published
- 2022-02-15
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2022-08-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15