Most presets sound dead because the "Room" slider is at 0. Turn it up to 30% immediately. If you can't hear the air, it's wrong.
But in the modern era of home recording and silent stages, owning a physical, cranked AC30 is often impractical. Enter the solution: . vox tone room presets
Do you have a favorite Vox Tone Room preset? Share your IR combinations in the comments below. Most presets sound dead because the "Room" slider is at 0