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Best Rock Sample Packs 2026

Dive into the ultimate collection of downloadable audio sample packs designed to fuel your rock production. This roundup highlights the most authentic, high-impact samples, loops, and one-shots essential for crafting gritty, powerful guitar riffs, drums, and textures. We cut through the noise to bring you only the best resources for rock music producers.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

⚡ The best rock in 2026 are Big Fish Audio Ace: Modern Rock and Memphis Blues (top pick), Big Fish Audio Headliner: Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, and Post-Punk for tighter budgets, and Big Fish Audio Rumblin’: Southern Rock for pros — selected from 15 options across 2 brands, priced $83–$135, ranked by brand, price and popularity.
BRANDS: Image Sounds Frontline Producer Big Fish Audio Loopmasters Black Octopus Tsunami Track Sounds ShamanStems Blind Audio Seven Sounds Producer Loops New Beard Media ethereal2080 THICK Sounds Soundtrack Loops Mask Movement Samples Concept Samples
Big Fish Audio Ace: Modern Rock and Memphis Blues - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Big Fish Audio Ace: Modern Rock and Memphis Blues

by Big Fish Audio
Hard Rock Electronic Rock Fusion Rock Remixes
Key Feature:
Authentic live band production feel
PROS
  • • Authentic live band production feel
  • • Powerful guitar riffs and tones
  • • Thick bass guitar sounds
CONS
  • • Limited electronic production elements
  • • Guitar samples need key and key matching
  • • Heavy sounds hard to blend with electronic styles
⭐ 4.3/5 AudioFu Score
Specs:
1/10
Detail:
10/10
Value:
3/10
$136
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Big Fish Audio Headliner: Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, and Post-Punk - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Big Fish Audio Headliner: Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, and Post-Punk

by Big Fish Audio
Hard Rock Alternative Rock Rock Production
Key Feature:
Versatile across rock sub-genres
PROS
  • • Powerful guitar riffs and tones
  • • Essential for rock-influenced productions
  • • Thick bass guitar sounds
CONS
  • • Limited electronic production elements
  • • Guitar samples need key and key matching
  • • Heavy sounds hard to blend with electronic styles
⭐ 4.3/5 AudioFu Score
Specs:
1/10
Detail:
10/10
Value:
4/10
$135
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Big Fish Audio Rumblin’: Southern Rock - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Big Fish Audio Rumblin’: Southern Rock

by Big Fish Audio
Hard Rock Alternative Rock Rock Production
Key Feature:
Powerful guitar riffs and tones
PROS
  • • Live drum recordings with energy
  • • Authentic live band production feel
  • • Powerful guitar riffs and tones
CONS
  • • Guitar samples need key and key matching
  • • Live recordings vary in consistency
  • • Some packs focus on one rock sub-genre
⭐ 4.3/5 AudioFu Score
Specs:
1/10
Detail:
10/10
Value:
4/10
$133
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Big Fish Audio Haulin’: Hard Rock - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Big Fish Audio Haulin’: Hard Rock

by Big Fish Audio
Hard Rock Alternative Rock Electronic Rock Fusion
Key Feature:
Live drum recordings with energy
PROS
  • • Powerful guitar riffs and tones
  • • Thick bass guitar sounds
  • • Essential for rock-influenced productions
CONS
  • • Limited electronic production elements
  • • Some packs focus on one rock sub-genre
  • • Live recordings vary in consistency
⭐ 4.3/5 AudioFu Score
Specs:
1/10
Detail:
7/10
Value:
4/10
$132
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Big Fish Audio Sunset Strip: Hard Rock Construction Kits - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Big Fish Audio Sunset Strip: Hard Rock Construction Kits

by Big Fish Audio
Rock Remixes Alternative Rock Hard Rock
Key Feature:
Powerful guitar riffs and tones
PROS
  • • Versatile across rock sub-genres
  • • Thick bass guitar sounds
  • • Essential for rock-influenced productions
CONS
  • • Some packs focus on one rock sub-genre
  • • Limited electronic production elements
  • • Guitar samples need key and key matching
⭐ 4.1/5 AudioFu Score
Specs:
1/10
Detail:
1/10
Value:
4/10
$131
Check Price
Big Fish Audio Nu Metal Freak - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Big Fish Audio Nu Metal Freak

by Big Fish Audio
Hard Rock Rock Production Electronic Rock Fusion
Key Feature:
Essential for rock-influenced productions
PROS
  • • Versatile across rock sub-genres
  • • Essential for rock-influenced productions
  • • Live drum recordings with energy
CONS
  • • Some packs focus on one rock sub-genre
  • • Guitar samples need key and key matching
  • • Limited electronic production elements
⭐ 4.3/5 AudioFu Score
Specs:
1/10
Detail:
10/10
Value:
4/10
$129
Check Price
Big Fish Audio Blacktop Fury: Metal Construction Kits - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Big Fish Audio Blacktop Fury: Metal Construction Kits

by Big Fish Audio
Rock Remixes Rock Production Hard Rock
Key Feature:
Powerful guitar riffs and tones
PROS
  • • Live drum recordings with energy
  • • Essential for rock-influenced productions
  • • Thick bass guitar sounds
CONS
  • • Limited electronic production elements
  • • Heavy sounds hard to blend with electronic styles
  • • Guitar samples need key and key matching
⭐ 4.3/5 AudioFu Score
Specs:
1/10
Detail:
9/10
Value:
4/10
$121
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Big Fish Audio Stadium Rock - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Big Fish Audio Stadium Rock

by Big Fish Audio
Rock Remixes Rock Production Electronic Rock Fusion
Key Feature:
Thick bass guitar sounds
PROS
  • • Authentic live band production feel
  • • Versatile across rock sub-genres
  • • Thick bass guitar sounds
CONS
  • • Live recordings vary in consistency
  • • Guitar samples need key and key matching
  • • Some packs focus on one rock sub-genre
⭐ 4.3/5 AudioFu Score
Specs:
1/10
Detail:
10/10
Value:
4/10
$118
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Big Fish Audio Rock Of Ages - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Big Fish Audio Rock Of Ages

by Big Fish Audio
Hard Rock Rock Remixes Alternative Rock
Key Feature:
Essential for rock-influenced productions
PROS
  • • Live drum recordings with energy
  • • Powerful guitar riffs and tones
  • • Versatile across rock sub-genres
CONS
  • • Heavy sounds hard to blend with electronic styles
  • • Live recordings vary in consistency
  • • Guitar samples need key and key matching
⭐ 4.3/5 AudioFu Score
Specs:
1/10
Detail:
10/10
Value:
4/10
$118
Check Price
Big Fish Audio Intensity: Rock Construction Kits - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Big Fish Audio Intensity: Rock Construction Kits

by Big Fish Audio
Hard Rock Electronic Rock Fusion Rock Remixes
Key Feature:
Live drum recordings with energy
PROS
  • • Powerful guitar riffs and tones
  • • Essential for rock-influenced productions
  • • Thick bass guitar sounds
CONS
  • • Some packs focus on one rock sub-genre
  • • Guitar samples need key and key matching
  • • Live recordings vary in consistency
⭐ 4.3/5 AudioFu Score
Specs:
1/10
Detail:
10/10
Value:
4/10
$118
Check Price
Image Sounds Pro Drums 50s - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Image Sounds Pro Drums 50s

by Image Sounds
Electronic Rock Fusion Alternative Rock Rock Remixes
Key Feature:
Authentic live band production feel
PROS
  • • Versatile across rock sub-genres
  • • Authentic live band production feel
  • • Essential for rock-influenced productions
CONS
  • • Live recordings vary in consistency
  • • Guitar samples need key and key matching
  • • Heavy sounds hard to blend with electronic styles
⭐ 4.3/5 AudioFu Score
Specs:
1/10
Detail:
10/10
Value:
4/10
$109
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Big Fish Audio EDGE: Indie Post Rock - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Big Fish Audio EDGE: Indie Post Rock

by Big Fish Audio
Hard Rock Rock Remixes Rock Production
Key Feature:
Authentic live band production feel
PROS
  • • Live drum recordings with energy
  • • Powerful guitar riffs and tones
  • • Thick bass guitar sounds
CONS
  • • Heavy sounds hard to blend with electronic styles
  • • Some packs focus on one rock sub-genre
  • • Limited electronic production elements
⭐ 4.4/5 AudioFu Score
Specs:
1/10
Detail:
10/10
Value:
5/10
$95
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Big Fish Audio Hard Rock - Decade of Distortion - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Big Fish Audio Hard Rock - Decade of Distortion

by Big Fish Audio
Hard Rock Electronic Rock Fusion Rock Production
Key Feature:
Versatile across rock sub-genres
PROS
  • • Versatile across rock sub-genres
  • • Powerful guitar riffs and tones
  • • Thick bass guitar sounds
CONS
  • • Guitar samples need key and key matching
  • • Live recordings vary in consistency
  • • Heavy sounds hard to blend with electronic styles
⭐ 4.4/5 AudioFu Score
Specs:
1/10
Detail:
10/10
Value:
5/10
$91
Check Price
Big Fish Audio Explosive Drums - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Big Fish Audio Explosive Drums

by Big Fish Audio
Rock Production Electronic Rock Fusion Rock Remixes
Key Feature:
Authentic live band production feel
PROS
  • • Versatile across rock sub-genres
  • • Essential for rock-influenced productions
  • • Thick bass guitar sounds
CONS
  • • Heavy sounds hard to blend with electronic styles
  • • Some packs focus on one rock sub-genre
  • • Guitar samples need key and key matching
⭐ 4.4/5 AudioFu Score
Specs:
1/10
Detail:
10/10
Value:
5/10
$84
Check Price
Image Sounds Image Sounds - Big Fat Rock - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Image Sounds Image Sounds - Big Fat Rock

by Image Sounds
Rock Production Alternative Rock Rock Remixes
Key Feature:
Essential for rock-influenced productions
PROS
  • • Live drum recordings with energy
  • • Authentic live band production feel
  • • Powerful guitar riffs and tones
CONS
  • • Limited electronic production elements
  • • Guitar samples need key and key matching
  • • Live recordings vary in consistency
⭐ 4.4/5 AudioFu Score
Specs:
1/10
Detail:
10/10
Value:
5/10
$84
Check Price

Every rock sample packs that matches

177 models match this page. The 15 above are covered in detail; the rest are listed here with their published specifications.

# Model Specifications Price
16 Image Sounds Pro Drums 80s not published $77
17 Image Sounds Pro Drums Metal not published $77
18 Image Sounds Hardrock vs Metal not published $76
19 Image Sounds Pro Drums American Punk Rock 2 not published $75
20 Image Sounds Pro Drums 60s not published $75
21 Image Sounds Pro Drums 70s not published $75
22 Image Sounds Big Fat Rock 2 not published $75
23 Image Sounds Pro Drums Rock not published $74
24 Image Sounds Pro Drums American Punk Rock not published $72
25 Big Fish Audio Furious Drums not published $70
26 Big Fish Audio Psychedelic 60s not published $63
27 Mask Movement Samples Tarantino Guitars 2 – Hollywood Rockstar not published $63
28 Mask Movement Samples Tarantino Guitars - Wild West not published $63
29 Streamline Samples El Diablo not published $60
30 Image Sounds Band Pop 2 not published $55
31 Image Sounds Soulful Ballads not published $53
32 Image Sounds Band Pop not published $53
33 Image Sounds Image Sound - Rock Guitar 1 not published $51
34 Loopmasters VIBES 9 - West Coast Grunge not published $51
35 Loopmasters Scott Rockenfield Rock Drums not published $51
36 Frontline Producer Cinematic Metalcore not published $44
37 Frontline Producer Groove Metal not published $44
38 Frontline Producer Indie Rock not published $44
39 Frontline Producer Ultimate Studio Bass not published $44
40 Image Sounds Image Sounds Present - Electric Bass 03 not published $44
41 Image Sounds Image Sounds Present - Electric Bass 02 not published $44
42 Image Sounds Image Sounds Present - Electric Bass 01 not published $44
43 Image Sounds Image Sounds Present - Session Drums Rock 01 not published $44
44 Image Sounds Image Sound Presents - 60s Guitar 1 not published $44
45 Loopmasters VIBES 11 - Shoegaze Dreams not published $44
46 Loopmasters VIBES Vol 8 - Acid Rock not published $44
47 Loopmasters VIBES Vol 6 - Rock & Roll Anthology not published $44
48 Loopmasters Cinematic Indie Rock not published $44
49 Organic Loops Royale Riffs not published $44
50 Zenhiser Guitar Addict not published $44
51 Image Sounds Rock Bass not published $43
52 Image Sounds Metal Bass not published $43
53 Image Sounds Indie & Folk Guitar Vol. 3 not published $43
54 Image Sounds Indie & Folk Guitar Vol. 2 not published $43
55 Image Sounds 70s Guitar - Rock & Pop not published $43
56 Image Sounds 50s Guitar not published $43
57 Image Sounds Edge - Epic Guitars not published $43
58 Black Octopus Drums Through The Eras by Influx Studios not published $42
59 Image Sounds American Punk Rock Guitars 2 not published $42
60 Image Sounds American Punk Rock Guitars not published $42
61 Image Sounds 70s Guitar 2 - Rock & Pop not published $42
62 Dropgun Samples Fairlane Rocktronic not published $39
63 Frontline Producer Matt Snowden - Rock Drums not published $38
64 Frontline Producer Iron Shred - Metal Guitars not published $38
65 Frontline Producer High Fusion Indie Rock not published $38
66 Frontline Producer The Sound Of B3 not published $38
67 Loopmasters VIBES 13 - Post Punk not published $38
68 Loopmasters Raw Power not published $38
69 Producer Loops Rock Guitars not published $38
70 Producer Loops 1975 not published $38
71 Tsunami Track Sounds Jesse McFaddin Rappers Rock not published $38
72 Tsunami Track Sounds Metal Monster not published $37
73 Tsunami Track Sounds Thrash Hard Core not published $37
74 Black Octopus Ghostatic - No Turning Back not published $36
75 Black Octopus Ghostatic - Paranoise not published $34
76 Black Octopus Blame Game by Ghostatic not published $33
77 Black Octopus Basement Freaks Presents The Caravan Band not published $33
78 Famous Audio Electronic Rock & Industrial Metal Guitars not published $32
79 Frontline Producer Hard Rock Guitars not published $32
80 Frontline Producer UK Indie Guitars not published $32
81 Frontline Producer UK Indie Bass not published $32
82 Frontline Producer Electric Fuzz Guitar not published $32
83 RV Samplepacks Deep Blues Guitars not published $32
84 Black Octopus Ghostatic – No Turning Back not published $30
85 Black Octopus Blame Game by Ghostatic – Sample Pack not published $30
86 Bones N Grit Audio Alien Punk not published $30
87 Bones N Grit Audio Punk Rock Diaries not published $30
88 Catalyst Samples Drum Breaks not published $30
89 Catalyst Samples Vinyl Drums: 1970's Collection not published $30
90 Concept Samples Savage Punk not published $30
91 Concept Samples Total Rock Guitars not published $30
92 Concept Samples Soft Rock Guitars not published $30
93 HABLOT Retro Guitars Part One not published $30
94 Image Sounds 60s Guitar 1 not published $30
95 Image Sounds Indie Pop Guitar 1 not published $30
96 Image Sounds Resonator Guitar 1 not published $30
97 Image Sounds Rock Guitar 1 not published $30
98 Image Sounds Big Fat Rock 1 not published $30
99 Image Sounds Session Drums Rock 1 not published $30
100 Image Sounds 80's Guitars 2 – Vintage 80s Guitar Loops & Textures not published $30
101 Major Loops Sellout: Alt Guitars not published $30
102 Major Loops Twin Flame Guitar Riffs not published $30
103 Monohamlett Cosmic Blues not published $30
104 New Beard Media Layered Rock Guitar Riffs Vol 1 not published $30
105 New Beard Media Twangtastic Guitars Vol 1 not published $30
106 New Beard Media Rockin Guitars Vol 1 not published $30
107 New Beard Media Dirty Guitar Riffs Vol 1 not published $30
108 Oliver’s Library The Eye of Jupiter not published $30
109 Seven Sounds Emo Guitars Stars not published $30
110 Seven Sounds Shoegaze Hits vol.3 not published $30
111 Seven Sounds Shoegaze Dreams not published $30
112 Seven Sounds Cybermetal 4 not published $30
113 ShamanStems Grunge Melodics not published $30
114 Smokey Loops Metal Rock Session not published $30
115 Soundtrack Loops Prolific Guitars Vol 1 not published $30
116 Soundtrack Loops 50 Gallon Drums not published $30
117 Soundtrack Loops Chill Post Rock not published $30
118 SpillAudio Punk Rock Guitars not published $30
119 Vanilla Groove Studios Rock Blues Guitar Vol. 4 not published $30
120 Vanilla Groove Studios Chunky Rock Guitars Vol.1 not published $30
121 Velodic Sounds Guitar Mayhem not published $30
122 ethereal2080 HAZE (a Shoegaze & Dream Pop Sample Pack) not published $30
123 sorrow bringer Never Back – Dark Cinematic Guitar Loops for Emotional Trap & Alternative Hip-Hop not published $30
124 Black Octopus All Things Alt not published $29
125 Black Octopus Smoking Barrels not published $28
126 Frontline Producer Alt Rock Drums not published $27
127 Producer Loops Ambient Metal Constructions Vol3 not published $27
128 Producer Loops Ambient Metal Constructions Vol. 2 not published $27
129 Frontline Producer Electric Blues - Rhythm & Lead Guitars not published $25
130 Frontline Producer Guitar One Shots not published $25
131 Streamline Samples Rockumentary not published $25
132 Tsunami Track Sounds Jun-Ji - Camouflage Rock Drums not published $25
133 Tsunami Track Sounds Raizin Metal Drums not published $25
134 Frontline Producer Let There Be Drums not published $23
135 Frontline Producer Funk Rock Guitars not published $23
136 Frontline Producer Picked Bass not published $23
137 Frontline Producer Vintage British Guitars not published $23
138 Keep It Sample Downfall - Pop Punk Samples not published $22
139 Organic Loops Rock Hip Hop Guitars And Bass not published $20
140 THICK Sounds Post-Punk & Dark Wave not published $20
141 Blind Audio Heavy Metal Guitars & FX not published $19
142 Blind Audio 5Mentarios - New Wave not published $19
143 Blind Audio Stomping Ground - Anthemic Rock not published $19
144 Blind Audio Waiting Line - Alternative Rock not published $19
145 Blind Audio Spirits - Post Rock not published $19
146 Blind Audio Repeater - Alternative Rock not published $19
147 Mask Movement Samples No War - Indie Rock not published $19
148 Samplestar Post Punk Sessions Vol 2 not published $19
149 Samplestar Post Punk Sessions not published $19
150 ShamanStems Goth Melodics 2 not published $19
151 ShamanStems Goth Patches not published $19
152 Tsunami Track Sounds Raizin Metal Drums Vol. 2 not published $19
153 Tsunami Track Sounds Rock Drum N Bass Vol. 2 by The Game Shop not published $19
154 ethereal2080 Post-Punk & Darkwave not published $18
155 DABRO Music DOOMER Vibes – Post Punk not published $16
156 Frontline Producer Love Drums not published $16
157 Industrial Strength NYC Punk not published $16
158 Loopmasters British Invasion not published $16
159 Loopmasters Essentials 29 - Live Drums not published $16
160 Loopmasters Essentials 20 - Guitars not published $16
161 ShamanStems Soviet Post-Punk Tapes not published $15
162 ShamanStems Grunge not published $15
163 ShamanStems Goth Melodics not published $15
164 Wavetick Post Rock not published $15
165 ethereal2080 HAZE - Shoegaze & Dream Pop not published $15
166 Frontline Producer Stoner Rock not published $14
167 Blind Audio On Your Way To Mars not published $13
168 Frontline Producer Stoner & Garage Rock not published $13
169 Loopmasters Vibes 21 - 60's Psychedelia 2 not published $13
170 ModeAudio Post Rock Guitar Loops not published $13
171 Soul Rush Records Epic Metal Guitars not published $13
172 Loopmasters Vibes 17 - 60's Psychedelia not published $10
173 ShamanStems Doomer Tapes not published $10
174 Loopmasters Vibes 19 - Nu Gaze not published $9
175 THICK Sounds Classic Hard Rock and Metal not published $9
176 ModeAudio Driven Guitar Loops not published $8
177 THICK Sounds Grunge & Electronic not published $8

How to Choose the Best Rock

1

Authenticity of Tone

This measures how true the guitar tones, drum sounds, and effects are to actual rock recordings. Authentic samples ensure your tracks sound genuinely heavy and raw, avoiding overly processed or synthetic sounds.

2

Rhythmic Complexity

This assesses the groove and syncopation within the loops and drum patterns. Great rock samples offer complex, driving rhythms that allow for dynamic songwriting, not just simple repetitive beats.

3

Versatility of Content

This looks at the variety of assets included—one-shots, full drum kits, guitar riffs, and ambient textures. Versatile packs offer maximum utility for layering and creative arrangement across different rock subgenres.

4

Sound Design Depth

This evaluates the quality and range of the individual sounds provided. Deep sound design means you have versatile elements to build unique, layered guitar tones and sonic landscapes.

5

Licensing Clarity

This is crucial for commercial use; clear, unambiguous licensing ensures you can legally deploy these assets for professional releases without legal headaches.

Buying Guide

When selecting rock sample packs, prioritize packs that offer layered, high-quality drum kits and versatile guitar tones rather than single, isolated sounds. Always check the sample rate and bit depth to ensure professional quality. My expert tip: look for packs that include custom MIDI or stem-based loops alongside raw audio; this gives you the ultimate control to mix and manipulate your rock sound precisely.

How This List Is Built

We don't play these instruments — we're a catalog, not a review desk, and we'd rather say so than pretend otherwise. This page covers 177 rock from the Thomann catalogue, which is the largest single source of specification data in this category: 15 in detail, the rest listed with their specifications.

Position is computed, not curated. We parse the manufacturer's own description into actual values — nut width, scale, fret count, fingerboard radius, size, alloy — and rank on them: how many specifications a model has published, how many of them are measurable numbers, and how precisely it meets this page's criterion. A product image adds a little. Price is not a ranking signal: it tells you nothing about whether a neck fits your hand. The same inputs always produce the same order, so nothing here is shuffled to look fresh.

What this list is good for: narrowing a category down to a shortlist by spec and budget. What it isn't: a substitute for hearing an instrument. Before you buy, read hands-on reviews and, where you can, play it. Full methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

For core rock production, prioritize drum samples. The rhythm and groove of a rock song are defined by the drums, providing the foundational energy that guides the entire arrangement.
A sample pack contains raw audio files (one-shots, loops) that you manipulate within your DAW. A preset is a pre-configured setting within a VST or plugin that uses those samples to create a specific sound instantly.
Yes, provided the licensing terms are clearly defined and grant full commercial rights. Always read the license agreement carefully before using any sample pack for monetization.
Focus on packs sourced from session recordings or carefully curated by producers known for authentic tones. Listen critically to the dynamic range and the interplay between the instruments, not just the individual sounds.
Look for loops with complex rhythmic patterns, dynamic changes, and rich harmonic content. A great rock loop should provide a complete, compelling musical idea that can be expanded upon easily.

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