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# kAudioQueueParam_PlayRate

The playback rate for the audio queue, in the range `0.5` through `2.0`. A value of `1.0` (the default) specifies that the audio queue should play at its normal rate.

```
var kAudioQueueParam_PlayRate: AudioQueueParameterID { get }
```

## Discussion

This parameter is usable only if the time-pitch processor is enabled.

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