# MusicPlayerGetHostTimeForBeats(_:_:_:) Gets the host time associated with a specified beat. ``` func MusicPlayerGetHostTimeForBeats(_ inPlayer: MusicPlayer, _ inBeats: MusicTimeStamp, _ outHostTime: UnsafeMutablePointer) -> OSStatus ``` ## Parameters `inPlayer` The music player that you are querying. `inBeats` The beat number that you want the host time for. `outHostTime` On output, the host time associated with the `inBeats` value. ## Return Value A result code. This function returns an error if the player is not playing. ## Discussion This function is valid only if the music player is playing. For converting between beats and seconds, see [`MusicSequenceGetSecondsForBeats(_:_:_:)`](/documentation/AudioToolbox/MusicSequenceGetSecondsForBeats(_:_:_:)) and [`MusicSequenceGetBeatsForSeconds(_:_:_:)`](/documentation/AudioToolbox/MusicSequenceGetBeatsForSeconds(_:_:_:)). --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)