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Sound Balancing

Fixes issues with block sound volume introduced in 1.21.5.

Resource packsFree1.21
by al_eggs · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

Sound Balancing is a resource pack made by al_eggs. Fixes issues with block sound volume introduced in 1.21.5.

It supports Minecraft 1.21. It has been downloaded 498,283 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Apr 27, 2025.

Supported versions

1.21

Release history

The newest is 1.0.0, released on Apr 27, 2025. It is made for Minecraft 1.21.5. It runs on Minecraft. The download is 117 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.0.0Apr 27, 20251.21.5Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

Fixes issues with block sound volume introduced in 1.21.5.

Grass block sounds have been reverted to their pre-1.21.5 versions and reduced by 4dB. They're quieter than before, but louder than in vanilla 1.21.5.

Cactus flower sounds have been reduced by 6dB. I found the sound very grating.

I might add more changes as I keep playing. Normally Mojang is very good at sound mixing, so there might not be anything else I want to change.

Written by al_eggs. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Sound Balancing

  1. Download the .zip file from Modrinth. Do not unzip it.

  2. In Minecraft, open Options, then Resource Packs, then Open Pack Folder.

  3. Drop the .zip file into that folder and go back to the game.

  4. Move Sound Balancing to the right-hand list and click Done.

  5. It is made for Minecraft 1.21. On other versions Minecraft marks it as incompatible, but it often still works.

Full guide: How to install Minecraft resource packs

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
1.21
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

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Questions

Does Sound Balancing work on Minecraft 26.x?

Not yet. The newest version it supports is Minecraft 1.21.

Is Sound Balancing free?

Yes. Sound Balancing is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Sound Balancing still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

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