---
title: start()
framework: coremidi
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: coremidi/midiciresponder/start()
---

# start()

Starts receiving initiator requests.

## Declaration

```swift
func start() -> Bool
```

## Return Value

Return Value A Boolean value that indicates whether the the responder started.

## See Also

### Managing the Life Cycle

- [stop()](coremidi/midiciresponder/stop().md)