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# Deprecated Audio Session Categories

Deprecated category identifiers for audio sessions. Do not use for new development.

## Topics

### Constants

[`var kAudioSessionCategory_UserInterfaceSoundEffects: Int`](/documentation/AudioToolbox/kAudioSessionCategory_UserInterfaceSoundEffects)

For sound effects such as touch feedback, explosions, and so on.

[`var kAudioSessionCategory_LiveAudio: Int`](/documentation/AudioToolbox/kAudioSessionCategory_LiveAudio)

For live performance of music, such as for an app that simulates a piano.


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