2021.3
2021-09-20
Bug fixes and internal improvements
2021.2
2021-09-05
Reverts to old bass samples
2021.1
2021-09-03
Crash fix
Adds pages for learning resources, usage tips, and a help page.
2020.3
2020-09-20
* Renames a piano pattern for consistency
* Improves backward compatibility
2020.2
2020-08-30
* Bug fixes
2020.1.1
2020-04-20
Apologies! This version fixes a crash that would happen under specific scenarios when changing clave.
2020.1
2020-04-12
* Piano is now correct in 3/2 clave!
* Improves sound quality of instrument samples
* Restarting the machine after stopping always begin on count 1
3.2.2
2019-05-02
* Updates a layout issue
* Adds back German counting language
3.2.1
2018-09-14
* Pull-to-refresh increments the tempo 1 bpm at a time! Try it out!
* Minor bug fixes and internal improvements
3.2
2018-08-14
* Welcome back, counting languages!
* Adds mute button per instrument in lieu of volume slider
* Moves instructor patterns to a separate row, eliminating scrolling absurdity
* To change instructor counting, just tap the count to toggle on/off
3.1
2018-05-28
* Updates available tempos
3.0
2018-01-02
* Salsa Rhythm is now available for iPad
* New Icon
* New UI
* Accessibility text added
* Simpler and more intuitive control
* Pull down to increase tempo feature added
* Instructor patterns renamed to more clearly indicate the timing
* New Instructor On 3 timing added
* Tempos now follow standard metronome convention
2.1.2
2017-01-12
* minor change
2.1.1
2016-02-12
New patterns, automatic key changes, and bears, oh my!
Added an auto key change switch, which cycles through keys in fourths to keep things interesting!
Plus, I've added a new 2-5 pattern! Combine this with the auto key change feature for some serious exercise!
Bass parts have been added to align with piano patterns.
Several patterns have been adjusted
Fixed clave direction button UI issue on iPhone 6+/6S+
Fixed and adjusted several vocal samples
Reduced download size
Bass/piano range made more realistic
Default instrument volumes have been adjusted
As always, if you have any problems or questions you can email me through the support page in the app (or directly at afinquefy@gmail.com), thanks!
2.1
2016-01-29
New patterns, automatic key changes, and bears, oh my!
Added an auto key change switch, which cycles through keys in fourths to keep things interesting!
Plus, I've added a new 2-5 pattern! Combine this with the auto key change feature for some serious exercise!
Bass parts have been added to align with piano patterns.
Several patterns have been adjusted
Fixed clave direction button UI issue on iPhone 6+/6S+
Fixed and adjusted several vocal samples
Reduced download size
Bass/piano range made more realistic
Default instrument volumes have been adjusted
Keep your suggestions coming!
2.0.2
2016-01-08
Added More! tab for music recommendations
Fixed clave sample
Minor UI fixes and updates
Fixed tempo slider issue
2.0.1
2015-04-21
Numerous updates!
* Restored missing patterns (from 2.0)
* Updated icon and in-app icons
* 6 new patterns
* Piano now respects clave
* Fixed links
* Updated key signature names
* Updated support email
* Fixed launching of Youtube videos
* Modernized code base
* Squished bugs
2.0
2015-04-10
Sorry! I've already submitted an update to the App Store regarding the missing patterns!
Numerous updates!
* Updated icon and in-app icons
* 6 new patterns
* Piano now respects clave
* Fixed links
* Updated key signature names to reflect their more common enharmonic names
* Updated support email
* Fixed launching of Youtube videos
* Modernized code base
* Squished bugs
1.7
2011-07-22
* 3 New Piano Patterns (thanks to Tyrone Collis)
* New Rhythm & Timing videos page, explaining popular songs with annotations and counting, accessible directly from within the app (requires internet connection)
* Added List of recommended Salsa/Music apps (under "Links" page)
1.6
2011-06-13
- 8 New percussion patterns, including Guiro Danzón, Son & Son Montuno patterns for Maracas, and new Martillo variations for bongos.
- New Tumbao bass pattern, designed to match the default piano pattern
- Improved app loading time by 40%.
- Better audio mixing quality, using floating point numbers.
- iOS 4.3 compatible.
1.5
2010-12-16
* iOS 4.2 compatible
* New counting languages for the instructor: Spanish, Dutch
* New percussion patterns: Caballo for congas, and Cáscara accents for Timbales
1.4
2010-11-10
* "Audio Overlay" mode - Mix the Salsa Rhythm sound with audio coming from other applications (configurable)
* Clave orientation can now be controlled directly from the home screen (no longer need to open the settings window).
* Fixed a memory leak
* iAds integration (only in the embedded web-browser, no ads in the home screen!)
1.3
2010-10-03
3 New piano patterns from El Preso, and a new Bass pattern:
http://www.salsabeatmachine.org/blog/2010/09/new-piano-patterns-el-preso/
* Continue playing while screen is locked (configurable),
* Disable the device's auto-lock timer (configurable)
1.2
2010-09-27
- Support for changing Clave orientation (Clave 2-3 or Clave 3-2), both in Son and Rumba clave modes.
- iOS 4.1 Compatible
- New "Reset to Factory Settings" button (under settings tab), to restore the original configuration of the application.
- Updated help texts, including a new troubleshooting section.
1.1
2010-08-24
- iPhone 4 Retina Graphics support
- New BPM counting system, easier for dancers
- Improved Clave instrument sound
- New "Cuban Guaguancó" pattern for Congas and Bass
- New graphics for Congas, Bass and Piano
- New splash screen
- Popup screen with quick help on first start