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# kMIDIPropertyDeviceID

The user-visible System Exclusive (SysEx) identifier of a device or entity.

```
let kMIDIPropertyDeviceID: CFString
```

## Discussion

MIDI drivers can set this property on their devices or entities. Studio setup editors can allow the user to set this property on external devices.

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