Audio Synth - Sound Synthesizer Module

Audio Synth is a Minecraft Forge mod that adds a custom block capable of synthesizing and playing multiple waveforms—the Sound Synthesizer. It supports Sine, Square, Triangle, Sawtooth waves, and White Noise, featuring frequency modulation, mixed output, independent volume control, redstone activation, range-based attenuation, and a simple GUI configuration interface. Global volume can be adjusted via the mod's configuration screen, and each block can have its own decibel gain setting.

✨ Features

• 🎵 Multiple Waveforms: Sine, Square, Triangle, Sawtooth, White Noise
• 🎛 Frequency Modulation: Supports FM synthesis with adjustable modulation depth and frequency
• 🔀 Mixed Output: Adjustable mix factor (reserved for extension; current version uses a single waveform)
• 🔊 Independent Volume Control: Per-block decibel gain adjustment (-60dB ~ +60dB)
• 📏 Range Attenuation: Configurable sound propagation range (in blocks); silent beyond range, with distance-based volume falloff
• 🔴 Redstone Activation: Starts playing upon receiving a redstone signal, stops when signal is lost
• 🖥 GUI Configuration: Right-click the block to open the configuration interface, adjust parameters in real-time, click "Apply" to save and close
• ⚙️ Global Volume: Adjust the global volume multiplier for all blocks via the mod configuration screen (Mods → Audio Synth → Config)
• 🧩 Conditional Recipes: Automatically adapts to three different crafting recipes based on whether the Create mod is installed and its version
• 🧵 Thread Safety: Audio playback runs on independent threads, supporting simultaneous sound from multiple blocks

📦 Dependencies

• Minecraft Forge 47.4.4+ (for 1.20.1)
• Create Mod (Optional): If installed, the recipe adjusts automatically based on its version

Note: The global volume configuration screen requires Forge's Mods menu support; no additional mods are needed.

🔧 Installation

1. Install Minecraft Forge 1.20.1.
2. Download the .jar file for this mod and place it in the mods folder.
3. (Optional) Install the corresponding version of the Create mod if you wish to use its recipes.
4. Launch the game.

🎮 Usage Guide

Obtaining the Block

• Craft the Sound Synthesizer according to its recipe (see below).

Placement and Activation

• After placement, right-click to open the GUI and configure parameters.
• Apply a redstone signal (e.g., lever, redstone dust) to start playback.
• Removing the redstone signal stops playback.

GUI Parameters

Global Volume Configuration

• From the main menu, click Mods → Select Audio Synth → Click Config.
• Adjust the global volume multiplier using the slider (0.0 ~ 2.0), click "Done" to save.

🔨 Crafting Recipes

The recipe automatically adapts based on whether the Create mod is installed and its version.

Case 1: Create version ≥ 6.0

• Recipe Type: Shapeless
• Materials:
  • 1 × Brass Casing (create:brass_casing)
  • 1 × Note Block (minecraft:note_block)
  • 1 × Pulse Timer (create:pulse_timer)
  • 1 × Electron Tube (create:electron_tube)

Case 2: Create version ≥ 0.5 and < 6.0

• Recipe Type: Shapeless
• Materials:
  • 1 × Brass Casing (create:brass_casing)
  • 1 × Note Block (minecraft:note_block)
  • 1 × Electron Tube (create:electron_tube)
  • 1 × Pulse Extender (create:pulse_extender)
  • 2 × Pulse Repeaters (create:pulse_repeater)

Case 3: Create not installed or version < 0.5

• Recipe Type: Shaped (3×3)
• Pattern:

  G C G
  R N R
  G C G
  

• Materials:
  • G = Gold Ingot (minecraft:gold_ingot)
  • R = Redstone Repeater (minecraft:repeater)
  • N = Note Block (minecraft:note_block)
  • C = Redstone Comparator (minecraft:comparator)
  • Output: 1 × Sound Synthesizer

The game automatically detects the environment and loads the correct recipe. Mods like JEI will display the corresponding recipe.

⚙️ Configuration File

The client configuration file is located at .minecraft/config/audiosynth-client.toml:

[Audio Settings]
    # Global volume multiplier for all sound generator blocks (0.0 - 2.0)
    globalVolume = 1.0

It can be modified via the Config button in the Mods menu or by directly editing the file.

🧪 Development Information

• Mod ID: audiosynth
• Main Class: top.hibermod.audiosynth.AudioSynth
• MCP Mappings: official 1.20.1
• Forge Version: 47.4.4

Building

Use Gradle to build:

./gradlew build

The output will be in build/libs/.

📄 License

This project is open-sourced under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgements

• Thanks to the Forge team for the mod development framework
• Thanks to the Create mod for its excellent mechanical components
• Thanks to all players who use and test this mod

📮 Feedback & Support

For questions or suggestions, please submit them on the project's GitHub Issues page.

Enjoy your sonic experiments! 🎶