My Top 10 Demo Songs of 2024

In 2024, I had the incredible opportunity to demo over 50 pedals on the AndyDemos and Reverb KZbin channels. As I reflect on this experience, I wanted to share a list of personal highlights that showcase how a pedal can directly inspire new song ideas. So, here's my top 10 demo songs that emerged from exploring these new pedals for the first time. Thank you for joining me on this musical journey, and I wish you all a happy New Year!
Videos:
Science Mother Preamp - • Science Amplification ...
SGFX Aurras VibraPhase - • SolidGoldFX Aurras Opt...
Hologram Chroma Console - • The Hologram Chroma Co...
CTC White While V2 - • Crazy Tube Circuits - ...
Diamond Vibrato - • The Diamond Vibrato Is...
Jam Pedals Rattler Mk2 - • Jam Pedals Rattler MK.2
Third Man La Grotte • Third Man Hardware + A...
Diamond Dark Cloud - • Diamond Dark Cloud Delay
EQD Gary - • EQD & Idles' Lee Kiern...
Beetronics Larva Phaser - • Beetronics FX - Larva ...
Bonus Cover Benson Amps Florist - • Benson Amps/ Non-Human...

[@CarolMatzPiano]

When Andy smiles while playing I usually end up buying the pedal lol

[@AndyDemos]

Haha, happy to help!

[@TheloniousBosch]

Time to add the per-smile upcharge, @AndyDemos

[@ramjetproductions2]

same here, if he smiles its good and has mojo

[@melvined]

i did that when he reviewed the Hamstead Odyssey. lol

[@tchenthomas]

Andy is a genius. It amazes me how naturally - and probably easily - all those brilliant riffs come to him.

[@johnrowemd5476]

With all those Guitar changes, that was a great piece of work - hard work. I know you were having fun but somebody was helping and they deserve a pat on the back. Great editing/mixing. Adore the black diamond delay… , well, I adored a bunch of the pedals as only you can open them up for us. Thanks and have a great year…🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸. 🎸👨‍⚕️🫶✌️♾️ cheers/slainte

[@AndyDemos]

Thanks a lot, I loved how all these demos interweaved from across the year. Always appreciate a nod to the editing side, it’s the harder part of my job ✌️

[@fredeichenauer4568]

Andy, I love when you cover QOTSA stuff! You nail it every time.

[@DanFlashes99]

This is a cool alternative framing of a "top 10 pedals" list. Because aren't we all hoping a pedal will inspire us musically, isn't that the point? sometimes we forget that. I dig it!!

[@AndyDemos]

Thanks! Yes, already tackled my top 5 pedals on Reverb’s chan. Making new music is always the end goal for me ❤️👍

[@LeeLeifheit]

damn, that opening was a ripper

[@GearSmackMusic]

I literally grew up watching Andy's demos and now I have over 100 pedals. I've evolved thanks to people like Andy! 🎉

[@AndyDemos]

Wow, thanks for watching and happy to have helped! 🙏

[@Dungeon_of_Regret]

that Jam Pedals Rattler MKII demo was the BEST Pixies song I have heard in 30 years.. i've never heard an overdrive demo that made me go buy an overdrive,,,, until that demo, that thing is made for making rock music. . andy smiled a lot in that one...

[@AndyDemos]

Hey I really appreciate it!! Definitely had that 90s vibe ,I don't think I was aiming for Pixies (more Weezer/Rentals) but it's all related isn't it? Hope you enjoy the pedal.

[@lobster4501]

Andy, you’re such a joy to listen to and watch… Happy New Year

[@AndyDemos]

I really appreciate that, happy new year!

[@thibautlecarpentier5051]

I hardly ever comment on videos but this time i cant help it : Man you always have The COOLEST GUITARS!

[@joshsparrowchannel]

i've been watching .. listening to you for years Andy! it's been a pleasure. you're super talented!

[@chuckjcarter]

Great selections and amazing playing as always! I thought for sure the Dark Star Stereo would make it but I guess Stefan at PedalZone probably gushed about it enough for all of us :)

[@ibaneztubescreamer]

The Dark Star Stereo is amazing, I'm rocking a pink one on the board. Cool tip is the aux switch can be used to go through presets, you just hold aux then tap the preset button to enter/exit that mode. The trails flow from one preset to the other so very cool sounds and option to have.

[@AndyDemos]

That’s a great feature!

[@JohanSegeborn]

Love your videos! Great songs!

[@AndyDemos]

Thanks so much, Johan! Great to see you here too 👊👊

[@macsarcule]

Andy, thanks for another great year of videos and wishing you a lovely new year! ✌️😌🎸✨

[@OzziePete1]

Hi Andy, I hope you had a great Christmas.... I wish you & all your family the best of good fortune for 2025. Thanx for doing these videos this year.... You're an ace.

[@AndyDemos]

Thanks so much, always lovely to hear from you! Happy new year 👊❤️

[@AnonymousBosch3158]

You are such a great guitar player!

[@StanleyCullerEsq.]

Andy's still got that fire in his belly!

[@michaelmarchei8539]

This is what we come here for..... not the Pedal Demos but to see and hear Andy playing the coolest shit ever... the GOAT!!!!

[@KodyXXVll]

dude, that diamond dark cloud is a dark horse!

[@mapledelight]

King of Kicks, no hairy toes or dirty socks here, pure pro.

[@AndyDemos]

Haha, that's a vow I took about 20 years ago! Thank you :)

[@daviddallas3279]

It's maddening how many times Andy is playing an awesome looking guitar that I don't recognise. It would be cracking if they'd pop up on screen whenever a new guitar to the video is used. Cheers!

[@AndyDemos]

Gear is always listed in the video description, thanks!

[@CotLatin4321]

Yeah, I was wondering about that white bass in the first song

[@edadpops1709]

Your editing is superb ,pro all the way👍

[@baMbouZ]

This Jam Pedals Rattler MKII demo was the dopiest of the dopiest (I don't know if this is the right way to say that, but you get the point ) :) Those Tone Ranger gears look so cool !

[@neighbourhoodmusician]

That six string bass just sounds so great.

[@romanjones4643]

Andy = classy player, so tasteful.

[@AllofJudea]

Great stuff Andy. I've been watching you since you started and you've done nothing but improve year after year

[@AndyDemos]

Wow, thanks so much! Always great to hear from l longtime viewers too 👊👊

[@juanjan__]

Thank you Andy for constantly inspiring us 🙂 All the best to you and your family and see you in 2025!

[@mapledelight]

No one plays a pedal better than Andy. Happy new year mate and thanks for ace round up from 24.

[@JonNewquist]

This is a year-end list I can relate to. It's pretty much the whole point.

[@HamerCruisebass64]

Thanks for this Andy. My wife literally just asked me to take a break from watching pedals since I just bought an EHX Epitome a few minutes ago 😐 But being able to say, “I wanna listen to Andy play!” Is my loophole; and the truth - love listening to you create.

[@AndyDemos]

Haha that’s a great loophole, really appreciate you listening! 👊❤️

[@zauwee]

Ha! Glad to find your channel, Andy. Glad to see you have a channel now. I’ve always watched your demos, some of the best on KZbin. Subscribed.

[@Guitarpch1]

you rock, thanks for all the hard work!

[@BobMaulucci]

So good as always. Happy New Year Andy! Looking forward to your videos in 2025.

[@AndyDemos]

Thank you!!!

[@digiwaves]

As always, great stuff Andy! Happy New Year! 😎🎸

[@anechoicmedia]

Amazing demos Andy! Happy new year

[@marcogman8905]

Happy New Year to you and yours. Much success in 2025.

[@AndyDemos]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@medor6635]

Happy New Year to you and your family Andy🎉

[@AndyDemos]

Happy new year!

[@nilsx3020]

Great stuff. Really shows that gear can inspire so much, even though it’s also great to step back sometimes and play with just guitar and amp, and the stuff you have.

[@AndyDemos]

Couldn't agree more!

[@oslopez8828]

Great demos as always. Happy new year ✌️

[@mikedr1549]

Even after watching you play on a gazillion demos I still get freaked out watching you play with an imaginary pick!

[@Curt.dammit]

Some of the instruments also look mighty inspirational.

[@AndyDemos]

Yes! Got me a new 80s Yamaha semi hollow and that Woodrite Switchblade is so much fun 👍👍

[@kastle4774]

the first one sounds like Slint, then some weird Rush/ZZ Top/QOTSA hybrid, then back to Slint!

[@pala1285]

NOPE! Your ditto looper review is your BEST!

[@AndyDemos]

Haha, I'm glad you enjoyed that one!

[@pala1285]

@@AndyDemos Greetings from Turkey!

[@Paul-dw2cl]

this sounds great

[@ignazioorru1254]

Your faking pick strumming is incredible

[@UncleBillyBob732]

I need to get me one of them woo woo pedals.

[@nojuanatall3281]

Diamond vibe is sick

[@xray606]

I especially like the first one.

[@AndyDemos]

I appreciate it!

[@matta.4816]

Andy is the best.

[@elsinore5364]

You set the bar high

[@pclindholm]

Andy rules

[@AndyDemos]

😊👊❤️👊

[@edadpops1709]

Cool we get one more from the “pedal whisper “ for 2024. Stellar playing. You’ve brightened my whole year with great tunes.props to Stephan ,amazing drum riffs.

[@Paul-dw2cl]

Andy, what is your favorite vibe pedal? There are so many. Do you have a ranking? Would you consider making a vibe shootout video?

[@LewWelchThePoet]

🤘👍🏿

[@midwest_muse]

all of the guitars

[@guitarman430]

Andy what are the make & models of the guitars used in this video? Happy New Year! Sam

[@AndyDemos]

The gear list is on each video's description, thanks!

[@darylbeemon7418]

What type of guitar is in the thumbnail pic? Its beautiful

[@AndyDemos]

That's a Woodrite Switchblade! Here's my demo...kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6CqpHWgfZuJjNE

[@leftyandreas]

Great! Is the 1 song a cover?

[@AndyDemos]

These are all originals made just for the demo (except the last ex). Thanks!

[@GiacomoRavioli]

White whale. Holy grail.

[@trahnettilhcs]

The ability to stave off pedal fatigue and still find inspiration and unique sounds is a testament to your talent. Now that I have said very nice things about you, please feel free to send me the pedals you hated, thanks

[@AndyDemos]

Haha, I really appreciate this comment. I think music always has to come first, I just can’t sit and twiddle dials for hours either. Happy new year!