Multi-ControlNet

Combine multiple ControlNets for better control.

Why Multi-ControlNet

Combine different control types:

• Structure + Pose
• Edge + Depth
• More precise control

Workflow

[Image A] → [Preprocessor A] → [ControlNet A] ─┐
                                                 ├→ [Apply ControlNets] → [KSampler]
[Image B] → [Preprocessor B] → [ControlNet B] ─┘
                                    ↑
[CLIPTextEncode(positive)]
[CLIPTextEncode(negative)]

Common Combinations

Pose + Edge

OpenPose → Character pose
Canny → Clothing/outline

Depth + Canny

Depth → 3D structure
Canny → Edge details

Pose + Depth

OpenPose → Character position
Depth → Scene composition

Parameters

ControlNet Weights

ControlNet	Weight	Start	End
Pose	0.7	0.0	0.8
Canny	0.5	0.3	1.0

Balance

Adjust weights based on importance:

• Higher weight = more influence
• Lower start = earlier control
• Lower end = stop earlier

Implementation

Node Setup

1. Load multiple images
2. Apply different preprocessors
3. Connect to separate ControlNet nodes
4. Combine in Multi-ControlNet or manually

Control Settings

// Example settings
ControlNet 1 (Pose):
  strength: 0.8
  start: 0.0
  end: 0.7

ControlNet 2 (Canny):
  strength: 0.6
  start: 0.2
  end: 1.0

Tips

1. Order matters: Different results based on order
2. Strength balance: Adjust to find right balance
3. Start/end timing: Control when each applies

Use Cases

Character with Scene

• OpenPose for character
• Depth for environment
• Combined for cohesive result

Architecture Detail

• Depth for structure
• Canny for fine edges
• Best for building/ interiors

Complex Scenes

• Multiple poses
• Multiple depth maps
• Highest control level

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
Too controlling	Lower weights
Conflicting controls	Adjust timing
Artifacts	Balance strengths

Next Steps

• ControlNet Index - All ControlNet tutorials
• Flux ControlNet - Use with Flux