Audioware
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #16 of 44 Modders Resources mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Audioware is an audio tool for modders,
it brings a new audio backend to Cyberpunk 2077, thanks to kira.
It allows you to trigger custom sounds with sound effects (panning, reverb, etc) easily defined in YAML, or directly in scripts.
Head over to the documentation to get started!
Examples of mods using Audioware:
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[]special mention: APEX - Sonora Canyon and Safehouse[/]
[]Slaught-O-Matic Platinum[/]
[]Android_Malfunction[/]
[]Enemies Highlight pulse sound effect[/]
[]Lobotomy E. G. O_weapon pack[/]
[]Ah shit. Here we go again[/]
[]Beep Beep MF[/]
[]Cyberscript[/]
[]Enhanced Vehicle System[/]
[]Immersive Main Menu Audio[/]
[]Addicted[/]
[]and many others: see above under Mods using this mod[/]
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[]antivirus can sometimes block native plugins, double check in case.[/]
[]mods manager can sometimes cause dependencies issue: install manually as a last resort.[/]
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[]some audio devices will not reconnect properly on disconnection, muting Audioware until game restart : this is a known issue in underlying audio engine / driver.[/]
[]⚠️ underlying audio engine does not yet allow volume to be clamped, so please beware when using headphones.[/]
[]some audio formats or devices are not supported (e.g. Dolby Atmos, some 3D headphones, THX Spatial Audio): same reason.[/]
[]FPS loss or CPU overheat have been reported by a couple of users: it probably depends on your hardware mileage.[/]
[]some Linux distros / Wine setup have reported issues.[/]
[]audio stutters or desync? Nihalantiir provides an extensive explanation on how to prevent them in this comment.[/]
This wouldn't have been possible without these awesome chooms:
⭐ psiberx : without you I'll be choking to death in front of IDA: thanks for lighting me the way, clearing my misconceptions and be by my side in Audioware's early days.
⭐ jekky : thanks for red4ext-rs, your explanations and considering my contributions all this time.
⭐ DevNullx64: : thanks for getting me back on track with assembly, teaching me basic C++ and spending these hours reverse-engineering together until I was able to get going on my own.
⭐ WoppS : what would we do without RED4ext ? thanks. (also funny moments and help ^^)
⭐ Nibana : thanks for all the explanations about audio in general and helping me testing audio out.
⭐ Demon9ne : thanks for being the very first modde
Audioware is a modder's resource for Cyberpunk 2077 that enables custom sounds without requiring REDmod. With 6,661 endorsements and over 1 million downloads, it's a widely adopted tool. Last updated in August 2026, it remains actively maintained.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust – 6,661 endorsements and over a million downloads show this is a go-to tool.
- No REDmod requirement means less bloat and more flexibility for modders.
- Actively updated (August 2026), so it's likely compatible with current game patches.
⚠️ Cons
- As a resource, it's not for end-users; you need modding knowledge to benefit.
- Potential compatibility issues with other audio mods if they rely on REDmod's audio system.
For Cyberpunk 2077 modders who want to integrate custom sounds without forcing players to use REDmod. If you're a player looking for ready-to-use sound mods, this is a dependency, not a standalone mod. Skip if you're not interested in mod development.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're a modder, check the mod's forum posts or GitHub for usage examples – the description is barebones.
- Since it's a resource, expect other mods to list it as a dependency; install it via your mod manager to keep things organized.
- For players, you'll only need this if a sound mod explicitly requires it – don't install it otherwise.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- Roms1383
- Version
- v1.9.9
- Downloads
- 1,042,411
- Endorsements
- 6,661
- Category
- Modders Resources
- Created
- 1/2/2024
- Updated
- 8/5/2026
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🔧 How to Install Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
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