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Sounds Be Gone Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I open the Sounds Be Gone config to start disabling sounds?
Open the mod's config screen from the Mods list in-game, or edit the config file in your instance's config folder. Once open, you'll see a searchable list of every registered sound in the game.
How do I actually disable a sound once I find it in the list?
Find the sound by name or ID in the list and toggle it off; the change applies immediately without restarting. If you're editing the config file directly, save the file and reload the config or restart the game.
Do I need to restart Minecraft after muting a sound?
No, toggling sounds through the in-game config takes effect right away. Only manual file edits typically require a reload or restart to be picked up.
How do I search for a specific sound if I don't know its exact ID?
Use the search box in the config screen and type part of the sound's name, like 'villager' or 'step'. The list filters as you type, so you can browse related sounds and mute the right one.
Can I mute a whole category of sounds at once, like all ambient or all mob sounds?
Yes, the list is grouped by sound category and namespace, so you can disable entire groups instead of clicking each entry. This is the fastest way to silence ambient noise or a specific mob's sounds.
I disabled a sound and now I can't find it to turn it back on. How do I restore it?
Disabled sounds still appear in the list, usually marked or sorted separately, so search for the same name you used before. If you can't find it, check the config file for the entry and remove or set it back to enabled.
Will muting sounds break gameplay, like hiding a creeper hiss or a mob warning?
It can, because some sounds are important audio cues. Avoid muting hostile mob sounds, explosion warnings, or anything tied to a mechanic you rely on, and only silence cosmetic or repetitive noises.
Does Sounds Be Gone work with other sound mods like Sound Physics or Dynamic Surroundings?
It generally works alongside other sound mods since it just toggles registered sounds, but mods that replace or reroute audio may change which sound IDs appear. If a sound won't mute, check whether another mod is playing it under a different ID.
Will this mod hurt my performance or FPS?
No, it's lightweight because it only filters sounds rather than processing audio. Muting sounds can actually help performance slightly on low-end systems by reducing audio playback.
My sound is still playing even though I disabled it. What's wrong?
You may have muted the wrong entry, or the sound is being played by a mod under a different ID. Search for related names, check the config file, and make sure the change was saved and applied.