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# send(_:onChannel:profileData:)

Sends profile-specific data to all connected initiators.

```
func send(_ aProfile: MIDICIProfile, onChannel channel: MIDIChannelNumber, profileData profileSpecificData: Data) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`aProfile`

The profile to send.

`channel`

The MIDI channel.

`profileSpecificData`

The data to send.

## Return Value

A Boolean value that indicates whether the operation succeeded.

## Discussion

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