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Biome Music Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I add my own music to Biome Music Mod?
Create a resource pack and place your .ogg files in the correct folders using the mod's naming scheme, such as nether1 through nether10 for the Nether or game1 through game10 for regular gameplay. The mod adds your tracks to the existing soundtrack rather than replacing vanilla music.
What do I name my custom music files?
Use the numbered naming pattern the mod expects for each folder, like game1-game10 for overworld music, night1-night10 for night, water1-water10 for underwater, cave1-cave10 for caves, nether1-nether10 for the Nether, and end1-end10 for the End. Files must be .ogg format.
Does Biome Music Mod replace the vanilla soundtrack?
No. Custom tracks are added alongside the existing soundtrack, so vanilla music can still play. If you want only your music, you would need to handle that through other means, since the mod itself does not remove vanilla tracks.
How do I make music play only in caves, at night, or underwater?
Use the mod's tag-based system and the dedicated folders: cave1-cave10 for caves, night1-night10 for nighttime, and water1-water10 for underwater. The mod reads these conditions and plays the matching tracks when the player meets them.
How do I add music for modded biomes?
The mod uses a tag-based system, so you assign music to biomes through tags rather than per-biome files. This lets modded biomes that share a tag with vanilla biomes inherit the same music automatically.
Can I add music to the Nether and End?
Yes. Place your tracks in the nether1-nether10 folders for the Nether and end1-end10 for the End. The mod supports custom music for both dimensions out of the box.
Why won't my custom music play?
The most common causes are wrong file format, incorrect file names, or files placed in the wrong folder. Make sure your tracks are .ogg and follow the exact numbered naming pattern for the folder you're targeting.
Why is there a long delay before music starts?
Biome Music Mod specifically fixes the delays and sound pool limitations that cause this in vanilla. If you still hear delays, check that your resource pack is loaded and that your files match the expected naming and format.
Can I add more than ten tracks per category?
The mod's folder structure uses numbered slots like 1 through 10 per category. To extend support beyond that, you create additional folders following the same pattern the mod recognizes.
Does Biome Music Mod work with other music or sound mods?
Because it adds to the existing soundtrack rather than replacing it, it can generally coexist with other audio mods, but overlapping music sources may cause tracks to compete. If you hear clashing audio, disable one of the conflicting mods or resource packs.