NordVader Synced Music Player

# NordVader Synced Music Player

NordVader Synced Music Player is a Space Engineers mod that adds a server-synced music player block.

It is designed for multiplayer worlds, dedicated servers, stations, ships, events, roleplay spaces, bars, arenas, and community builds where everyone should hear the same music together.

## Important requirement

This mod is the player block. It is not a full music library by itself.

To use custom music, add compatible music pack mods prepared for NordVader Synced Music Player.

Recommended tool for music pack creators:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11ynTOdRlLuaxjjmFnsQigWcDJ6CytrLk?usp=sharing

## What the mod does

— Adds the NordVader Synced Music Player block.
— Synchronizes selected music tracks across multiplayer clients.
— Uses server-authoritative playlist control.
— Supports artist / album / track browsing.
— Reads compatible music content packs.
— Includes terminal UI for browsing, playback, shuffle, loop, and playlist control.
— Includes in-world model controls for quick track switching.
— Uses reliable network sync with playback recovery and resync logic.

## Compatible music packs

Compatible packs should include:

— Space Engineers sound definitions for every track
— `.xwm` audio files
— stable `SoundId` values
— track duration metadata
— library metadata for Artist / Album / Track browsing
— correct folder structure

Recommended music folder structure:

«`text
Audio / Artist / Album / Track.xwm
«`

Random sound mods are not guaranteed to work as full music libraries.

## Multiplayer sync

The playback logic is server-authoritative.

When a track changes, the server sends the selected playback state to clients. Clients confirm local playback. If a client receives the track change but fails to start the sound locally, the system attempts recovery or resync.

This is designed for multiplayer reliability, not just local single-player playback.

## Terminal controls

Inside the terminal:

— Artists / Albums — browse the music library
— Open — enter selected artist or album
— Back — go back one level
— Refresh List — refresh detected music
— Play Selected — play the selected track or folder
— Stop Playlist — stop playback
— Previous / Next — switch tracks
— Shuffle / Loop — change playlist behavior

## Model controls

On the block model:

— Left click — next track
— Right click — previous track, when supported
— Center button area — play / stop

## How to use

1. Add NordVader Synced Music Player to your world or dedicated server.
2. Add one or more compatible music pack mods made for this player.
3. Make sure all required music packs are in the world/server mod list.
4. Build the NordVader Synced Music Player block.
5. Open the block terminal.
6. Browse by artist, album, or track.
7. Select a track or playlist and start playback.

## Related pages

— [SEMusicBoxMaker](../semusicboxmaker/)
— [Music Pack Format](../music-pack-format/)
— [Publishing Music Packs](../publishing-music-packs/)
— [Troubleshooting](../troubleshooting/)