---
title: "init(data:)"
framework: avfaudio
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "avfaudio/avaudioplayer/init(data:)"
---

# init(data:)

Creates a player to play in-memory audio data.

## Declaration

```swift
init(data: Data) throws
```

## Parameters

- `data`: A buffer with the audio data to play.

## Return Value

Return Value A new audio player instance, or nil if an error occurs.

## Discussion

Discussion The audio data must be in a format that Core Audio supports.

## See Also

### Creating an audio player

- [init(contentsOf:)](avfaudio/avaudioplayer/init(contentsof:).md)
- [init(contentsOf:fileTypeHint:)](avfaudio/avaudioplayer/init(contentsof:filetypehint:).md)
- [init(data:fileTypeHint:)](avfaudio/avaudioplayer/init(data:filetypehint:).md)