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# AudioUnitGetParameter(_:_:_:_:_:)

Gets the value of an audio unit parameter.

```
func AudioUnitGetParameter(_ inUnit: AudioUnit, _ inID: AudioUnitParameterID, _ inScope: AudioUnitScope, _ inElement: AudioUnitElement, _ outValue: UnsafeMutablePointer<AudioUnitParameterValue>) -> OSStatus
```

## Parameters

`inUnit`

The audio unit that you want to get a parameter value from.

`inID`

The identifier for the parameter.

`inScope`

The audio unit scope for the parameter.

`inElement`

The audio unit element for the parameter.

`outValue`

On success, contains the current value for the specified audio unit parameter.

## Return Value

A result code.

## Discussion

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