diff --git a/ldm/generate.py b/ldm/generate.py
index 9300458611..d99954c249 100644
--- a/ldm/generate.py
+++ b/ldm/generate.py
@@ -864,8 +864,8 @@ class Generate:
                 self.embedding_path, self.precision == 'float32' or self.precision == 'autocast'
             )
 
-        self._set_sampler()
         self.model_name = model_name
+        self._set_sampler()  # requires self.model_name to be set first
         return self.model
 
     def load_concepts(self,concepts:list[str]):