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# makeProcessTap(description:)

Creates a new tap using the provided description.

```
func makeProcessTap(description: CATapDescription) throws -> AudioHardwareTap?
```

## Parameters

`description`

The CATapDescription that specifies how to build the Tap.

## Return Value

An AudioHardwareTap representing the newly created tap.

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