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Samplers (How Noise Is Removed)These are the algorithms that guide the diffusion process. Samplers shape how noise is removed. crisp vs. soft, deterministic vs. random.Euler (Euler normal) – Fast, balanced, but can be less detailed.Euler a (Euler Ancestral) – Adds randomness; sharper and more varied.DDIM – Deterministic, fast, consistent, slightly blurrier.LMS/PLMS (Multistep)LMS – Sharp results, slower convergence, great for fine detail.PLMS – Faster than LMS; good quality at lower steps.DPM & DPM++ Series (Probabilistic)DPM (original) – Basic probabilistic sampler.DPM++ 2M – Strong balance: detail, speed, and performance.DPM++ 2M SDE – Stochastic variant; more artistic, soft realism.DPM++ 2M Karras – Excellent for polished portraits/anime.DPM++ 3M SDE – Ultra-detail; slower but high-precision realism.DPM++ SDE – Fully stochastic; ideal for creative/fantasy art.DPM++ 2S Ancestral – Stylized realism—texture-rich.DPM++ 2S – Deterministic version—nice detail vs speed.DPM-Solver – Fast, minimal steps, decent quality.Ancestral Variants(widely used)Euler a (above), DPM2 a, etc. — introduce ancestral noise for creative outputs.Other Legacy/Fine-Tuned(older or less commonly used samplers)UniPC BH2 – Sharp stylized lighting and detail.Euler DMA/SMEA/DY – Tweaked Euler variants balancing stability & detail.IPNDM, DEIS, Unipc_BH2, and other older samplers – occasionally useful for tests or specific effects.Common or quick picksEuler a - Quick, crisp/creative draftsDPM++ 2M Karras - Polished portraits/animeDPM++ SDE or 3M SDE - Soft realism, fantasy, ultra-real•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•Schedulers (When Noise Strength Changes)Schedulers manage the noise reduction schedule across sampling steps. Schedulers define the denoising trajectory. smooth, textured, or fast.1. Karras – Smooth transitions; ideal for high-quality and anime styles.2. Linear_Quadratic – Balanced, a mix of sharpness and smoothness.3. Simple – Fastest schedule; minimal fuss, efficient generation.4. DDIM_Uniform – Uniform steps; fast with acceptable quality.5. SGM_Uniform – Similar to DDIM_Uniform; slightly softer results.6. Exponential – Strong early denoise, lots of texture; artistic flair.7. Beta – Adds variability/texture; popular in templates like “Chroma” .8. Normal – Balanced denoising across steps; safe and reliable for most casesCommon or quick picksKarras - Portraits, clarity, smooth transitionsLinear_Quadratic - Balanced gradient/detailSimple - Fastest choiceExponential/Beta - Artistic and expressive output•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•Best result combinationsSharp, stylized draftsEuler a / Euler DMA / UniPC BH2Clean, professional portraitsDPM++ 2M KarrasCreative, dreamy realismDPM++ 2M SDE / DPM++ SDEUltra-detailed realismDPM++ 3M SDE / DPM++ 2M SDEQuick experimentationPLMS / DPM-Solver / DDIM•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•TIPSCreative vs. precise: Use ancestral or stochastic samplers (Euler a, DPM++ SDE) with artistic schedulers (Exponential, Beta) for more varied and expressive images.Portraits/realism: Choose multistep or DPM++ with smooth schedulers (Karras, Linear_Quadratic) for clarity and fidelity.Speed-first: Go with PLMS, DDIM, Simple/SGM for fast drafts or prototypes•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•SOME COMBOSAnime/Manga portraitsSampler: DPM++ 2MScheduler: KarrasSmooth lines, detailed shading, and consistent eyes/faces.Fantasy illustration(dreamy)Sampler: DPM++ SDEScheduler: ExponentialCreative diffusion; soft realism great for magical settings.Cyberpunk/sci-fi Neon ArtSampler: Euler aScheduler: ExponentialHigh contrast, sharp lights, and stylized flare.Oil painting/painterlySampler: DPM++ 2S AncestralScheduler: BetaTexture-heavy sampler with layered, brushstroke feel.Pixel art/game spriteSampler: UniPC_BH2Scheduler: SimpleCrisp shapes and edges with fast iteration.Photorealistic portraitSampler: DPM++ 3M SDE KarrasScheduler: KarrasUltra-high detail and smooth noise decay.Architectural visualizationSampler: DPM++ 2MScheduler: Linear_QuadraticClean lines and material textures with balanced processing.UI concepts/product mockupsSampler: DLP-SolverScheduler: Simplepractical with clear rendering of objects and screens.Hyperreal still lifeSampler: DPM++ 2M SDEScheduler: BetaDetail-rich but with artistic softness.Abstract surreal artSampler: Euler aScheduler: Betagreat for dream-like output.Glitch art/vaporwaveSampler: DPM++ SDEScheduler: SGM_uniformVibrant randomness with controlled distortion.AI collage/Layered fantasySampler: IPNDMScheduler: ExponentialMessy, multi-textured; not always clean but can be richSci-fi concept artSampler: IPMDMScheduler: ExponentialVibrant and controlled.SPEED COMBOSFast prototyping/idea boardsSampler: DDIMScheduler: SimpleFast with decent structure; useful for drafts.Template testing/layoutsSampler: PLMSScheduler: DDIM_UniformKeeps layout structure intact quickly.Minimal line art/sketchSampler: DPM++ 2MScheduler: SimpleClean lines, especially in black & white sketches.SPECIAL COMBOS?Neon glow portraitsSampler: UniPC_BH2Scheduler: KarrasHandles glowing edges and highlights beautifully.Close ups/Macro photographySampler: DPM++ 3M SDEScheduler: KarrasSuper fine detail with soft blur control.Concept fashion illustrationSampler: DPM++ 2M SDEScheduler: Linear_QuadraticFashion-forward realism with texture.Cartoon/comic panelsSampler: Euler aScheduler: ExponentialHigh contrast edges, strong tone.•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•Try 20–30 steps for most samplers; use 40–50 for ultra-detailed styles like DPM++ 3M SDE.Set CFG Scale:6–8 – creative and loose9–11 – prompt fidelity with balance12–15 – strict adherence but may overfit•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•COMBOS FOR SPECIFIC BASE MODELSSDXL‐based models (e.g., SDXL base, Pony, Illustrious, Noob AI)Sampler: Euler a (Euler Ancestral)Scheduler: KarrasThis pairing is a go-to default for SDXL finetunes. recommend “Euler A + Karras” for anime or crisp styles, while DPM++ 3M SDE + Karras is often preferred for photorealism.Quick presetsPony SDXL: Euler a + Karras, 30 steps, CFG 4–6Illustrious & Noob AI: They work similarly – Euler a + Karras gives clean, artistically faithful anime-style outcomesPhotoreal SDXL: Swap to DPM++ 3M SDE + Karras, CFG ~4 for ultra-realism•°•Flux (e.g., FLUX.1-dev, Flux.1 Schnell, Hyper Flux)Sampler: Euler (no-ancestral)Scheduler: Simple or beta produces clean Flux imagesSteps: ~20 for FLUX.1-dev, 2–4 for Schnell low‑step modeCFG: 1.0 (turn off strong guidance)For Schnell: Euler + discrete at 2–4 steps, CFG=1 also found DEIS + DDIM_uniform or LCM + SGM_uniform useful for photoreal-style Flux workflows.Quick presetsFlux.1‑dev: Euler + Simple, 20 steps, CFG 1Flux‑Schnell: Euler + Discrete, 3 steps, CFG 1Flux‑Hyper or Pro: Start with Euler + Simple/Beta, ~20 steps, CFG 1•°•PonyBuilt on SDXL and popular for anime artEuler a + Karras, Clip Skip –2, 30–40 steps, CFG ~6Good for colorful anime renders•°•Noob AISame strategy as Pony and IllustriousEuler a + Karras, ~30 steps, CFG 4–6 is the standard•°•IllustriousAlso SDXL‑based and anime focusedEuler a + Karras is recommended for best quality anime-style outputs, though DPM++ SDE variants also work if you want softer, more detailed realism•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•SDLX-baseSampler: Euler a (DPM++3M)Scheduler: KarrasSteps: 30–40CFG scale: 4–6anime to ultra-real depending on samplerPonySampler: Euler aScheduler: KarrasSteps: 30–40CFG scale: ~6Clip skip –2, anime styleIllustriousSampler: Euler a (or DPM++ SDE)Scheduler: KarrasSteps: 30–40CFG scale: 4–6Artist emulation & stylingNoobAISampler: Euler aScheduler: KarrasSteps: 30–40CFG scale: 4–6Same as other SDXL‑based modelsFlux.1-devSampler: EulerScheduler: SimpleSteps: ~20CFG scale:1.0Flux-SchnellSampler: EulerScheduler: SimpleSteps: 2–4CFG scale: 1.0Flux-HyperSampler: EulerScheduler: Simple/BetaSteps: ~20CFG scale: 1.0•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•Flux models prefer CFG=1, unlike SDXL which uses higher values.Clip Skip –2 boosts image quality on SDXL anime models (Pony, Illustrious) .Swap to DPM++ 3M SDE + Karras for ultra-real outputs with SDXL.For creative atmospheres, pair Euler with Beta rather than Karras.•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•°•DO NOT take my words as law for this, you can always mix and match to your liking to find YOUR preferred setting. This is just whats common/recommended.I may periodically make changes to this if needed. I'm still trying to find how I should organize or word certain things. Tips are welcome