johnnydeformed wrote:For anyone that's played the Echosystem can you compare it against the Timeline?
I got both of these recently to compare them, and there's really no rivalry there, if you can test them head-to-head. The Echosystem is warmer, brighter, and more present. Everything on the Timeline sounds somewhat sterile and smeared. I need to get the manual out for the Timeline, in order to see if there's a menu screen for some adjustments that will make it sound less distant, but I'm skeptical that the cold character of the sound can't be rectified without external aid (tube pre-amp, et cetera). The actual modes are so much more interesting on the Empress.
Empress wins on sound character, modes, size, $ value, and the ability to run simultaneous delay engines.
I believe the Timeline can store more presets, without requiring an external MIDI station, but there's no reward in having more presets, if the sounds aren't that impressive.
I would much rather have a Dig and a Brigadier combo than a Timeline----easier access/ more intuitive, more fun, and for about the same price used you'll have 2 simultaneous delays, instead of a single engine running. I quickly sold my Capistan and the Timeline will be moving soon as well. The DIG is still their best product. It has a great sound, which is so much more inviting, than everything I've found on the surface of the Timeline.
My current favorite delays are the Keeley Echoes, Empress Echosystem, Dawner Prince Boonar, the upcoming Meris Polymoon, Red Panda Particle, and the TC Alter Ego X4. I used a Nemesis for a while, too, and it was significantly more pleasing than the Timeline. If you're a delay fan, the Echosystem should provide you with a lot of inspiration.