Sound GUI
by Efcnia
Sound GUI gives players a control panel for the game's audio, with per-source volume, sound muting and saved settings, on Forge for 1.20.1.
What it does
The mod adds a sound panel that adjusts volume for each sound source type, reaching past the standard settings the game offers. Sound sources can be set independently, and the panel also lets a player mute specific sound identifiers, so unwanted effects can be blocked without touching other audio.
The panel opens from the existing Music & Sounds button in the game settings menu, so no new key or menu has to be learned. Changes to volume and filters are written to .properties files in the config folder and reload after the game is restarted. The mod is Forge only and is built for 1.20.1.
Sound GUI is client-side only, so only the player needs it and servers do not. It runs with light overhead and is meant for large modpacks without a visible drop in frame rate. The code is All rights reserved and the mod is not open source.
Key features
Extended sound mixer
Volume can be adjusted independently for each sound source type, beyond the limits of the standard settings screen.
Sound list management
Specific sound identifiers can be muted selectively, which filters out annoying effects while leaving the rest of the audio intact.
Music & Sounds integration
The control panel is reached from the Music & Sounds button already in the game settings menu.
Persistent storage
Volume and filter choices are saved in config files, so they remain in place after restarting the game.
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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 on Forge 1.20.1 who want finer control over game audio, especially those running large modpacks where some sounds are too loud or constant. Servers do not need the mod.
How it compares
Sound GUI is Forge only, for 1.20.1, and client-side only, with All rights reserved and not open source. ClientTimeAndWeatherControlMod is also a Forge 1.20.1 client-side mod, but it is released under the MIT License and is open source, and it changes time and weather instead of audio. More Sounds covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20 – 1.21.5, runs on client and server, and is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sound GUI | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-07-08 |
| ClientTimeAndWeatherControlMod | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2025-10-01 |
| More Sounds | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.20 – 1.21.5 | Client and server | 2026-04-05 |
Questions
Does Sound GUI need to be installed on a server?
Where are sound settings stored?
Which game version and loader does Sound GUI support?
In the catalog
Sound GUI is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,149 Decoration mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
Sound GUI is a client-side modification for Minecraft (Forge 1.20.1) that introduces an advanced sound control panel. The mod allows for precise volume control of individual sound sources and the blocking of unwanted sound effects using a built-in filter. Key Features Extended Sound Mixer: The panel allows for…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/sound-gui
- Owner
- Efcnia
- Published
- 2026-07-08
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-08
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15