# Probe

An item to permit the CPU to read the output of a DSP instrument.

### Description

A probe is an item that allows the CPU to read the output of a DSP instrument. It is sort of like the opposite of a knob. Multiple probes can be connected to a single output. A probe does not interfere with a connection between instruments.

### Folio

audio (new for V24)

### Item Type

AUDIO_PROBE_NODE

### Create

`CreateProbe()`

`CreateItem()`

### Delete

`DeleteProbe()`

`DeleteItem()`

### Query

None

### Modify

None

### Use

`ReadProbe()`

### Tags

None