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Sounds bring an add-on to life. Bedrock add-ons can add new sound effects and music, which you play with the /playsound command or trigger from items, blocks and mobs. Use them for spell effects, mob noises, voice lines, alarms or background music.
In Addon's Studio you can record a sound with your microphone or import a file, and the app converts it into a format Minecraft can play.
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Step by step
Add a Sound
In your project, tap Add item and choose Sound. Give it a name and an ID.
Record or import
Tap Record to use your microphone, or Import to use a sound file. Files Minecraft can't play, like MP3 or M4A, are converted for you.
Choose 3D or stereo
Pick 3D sound for effects that come from a place in the world, or Stereo for music.
Set the playback
Choose which of Minecraft's volume sliders controls it, such as Music or Hostile creatures, plus volume and pitch. Turn on Long sound or music for songs.
Play it in game
Use the /playsound command, or put that command in an item, block or mob action.
Tips
- Short sounds work best for effects.
- 3D sounds get quieter the further away you are. Stereo sounds play at the same volume everywhere.
- A pitch of 2 makes a sound higher and faster, which suits small creatures.
- Pick the right volume slider so players can turn your sound down in Minecraft's own settings.
- Only use sounds you made or have permission to use, especially if you share your add-on.
Questions
Can I use MP3 files?
Yes. Import the file and the app converts formats Minecraft can't play, like MP3 or M4A, for you.
How do I play my sound in game?
Run /playsound with your sound's name, in chat, a command block or a function. You can also add it to an item, block or mob action.
Does the app use my microphone all the time?
No. It only uses the microphone when you tap Record, after your browser asks for permission.
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