---
title: "makeProcessTap(description:)"
framework: Core Audio
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
platforms: [macOS 15.0+]
path: "coreaudio/audiohardwaresystem/makeprocesstap(description:)"
---

# makeProcessTap(description:)

Creates a new tap using the provided description.

## Declaration

```swift
func makeProcessTap(description: CATapDescription) throws -> AudioHardwareTap?
```

## Parameters

- `description`: The CATapDescription that specifies how to build the Tap.

## Return Value

Return Value An AudioHardwareTap representing the newly created tap.