Review - Salsa Rhythm Machine Software

While preparing for the article Musicality - Rhythm, I came across a software program called Salsa Rhythm Machine, which claims to teach and improve Salsa rhythm. Developed by TechSono Engineering, Inc., trial version can be downloaded from its website and many other download sites, it runs on both Windows VISTA/XPВ and Mac OS X environment.

Single license is $40 USD, 50% discount for resellers. An interesting introduction paragraph from the company website stir my interest - If you are confused by salsa music, don't feel bad. Even top salsa dancers and musicians are secretly embarrassed by how long it took them to get the rhythm. I can't agree more with this statement; Salsa music is indeed complex, getting the count is indeed challenging whilst dancing.  There is nothing wrong with you! You can do it too! The Salsa Rhythm Machine is software that will speed up the process, which previously was measured in months. The Salsa Rhythm Machine teaches salsa-dance students how to find the elusive rhythm in salsa music. It plays music while displaying the beat-count, and gives helpful hints about how to find the one-count. The program also has a testing feature that the student can use to see if he or she really can stay on the rhythm. On the Basic Step window, the student can see two feet icons moving to the rhythm, and can follow along. The feet can be set to lead or follow, and break on the one-count or the two-count. By being able to follow along like this, students can learn much more rapidly since they can practice at home in addition to taking classes!