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# kAudioUnitProperty_BypassEffect

A read/write `UInt32` value, representing a Boolean value, valid on the audio unit global scope.

```
var kAudioUnitProperty_BypassEffect: AudioUnitPropertyID { get }
```

## Discussion

Indicates if an audio unit’s processing code is being bypassed (`1`) or not (0).

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