FoxGear Releases the Jeenie and XYZ Waves

June 29, 2020 · 3 sources

Italy's FoxGear announced two new compact pedals, the XYZ Waves modulation pedal and the Jeenie Analog Guitar Interface, both built around fully analog signal paths¹. The XYZ Waves joined FoxGear's pedal line as what the company described as a "dedicated platform for Modulation algorithms in a very easy-to-use and unique format"¹.

The XYZ Waves carried five algorithms, selected by a five-position knob¹:

• Room Chorus
• Envelope Filter
• Phase Verb
• TremVerb
• PolyPitch¹

Every one of the algorithms maintained a 100% analog signal path, with no conversion of the guitar signal to digital²³. As with all FoxGear effects, the pedal was true bypass¹. For the chorus, tremolo and phase modes, the X knob controlled the added reverb, while in the less conventional PolyPitch and Envelope Filter modes all three knobs, X, Y and Z, were dedicated to more complex modulation parameters³.

The pedal ran on 9 to 12VDC with a negative tip and measured 2,3″ by 4,7″ by 1,2″¹. Foxgear set the XYZ Waves at a USD 129 RRP², and No Treble reported it would be available in July 2020 with a street price of $129¹.

The Jeenie Analog Guitar Interface was a small box offering amp, cabinet and microphone simulations, also keeping the signal path 100% analog². A Rig selector added cab and mic responses as required, with options for an American-style amp running into either a 2x12 or 4x10 cabinet, or a British-style amplifier into either a 2x12 or 4x12 cabinet².

For silent practice and recording, the Jeenie included:

• An aux input for playing along to a backing track
• A headphone out
• A standard quarter-inch jack recording out²

The Jeenie carried a USD 149 RRP².