SoundFix

(Ornithe) A backport of modern sound features to 1.8.9

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About this Mod

SoundFix

This mod backports new sound features to 1.8.9.
If you experience issues with the paulscode sound system, this mod is very very likely to fix them!

This includes (as of version 1.0.1):

Device Selection
Software HRTF support (Directional Audio)
Subtitles

Warning: This mod is compiled for ornithe and requires at least java 17.

Available Versions

1.1.0+mc1.8.9release

MC 1.8.9ornithe

March 24, 2026

1.0.1+mc1.8.9release

MC 1.8.9ornithe

March 7, 2025

1.0.0+mc1.8.9release

MC 1.8.9ornithe

March 7, 2025

How to Install SoundFix on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set ornithe Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the ornithe loader and matching Minecraft version (1.8.9).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "SoundFix". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

ornithe

Minecraft Versions

1.8.9

Server-side

✗ Unsupported

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

SoundFix server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong ornithe version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.8.9). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is SoundFix compatible with ornithe?

SoundFix officially supports ornithe for Minecraft 1.8.9. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with SoundFix – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if SoundFix consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.