How to Make Music Covers with YuE2 in ComfyUI

1. Introduction to YuE2 Music Covers

YuE2 makes it easy to create music covers where you keep the original lyrics exactly as they are and only change the musical style. The workflow uses SheetSage2 to extract the melody from a reference track, then YuE2 regenerates the song with your new style prompt while preserving the vocal phrasing and structure.

This tutorial shows you how to perform a pure style-transfer cover using Fleetwood Mac’s classic “Dreams” as the reference. You will upload the original audio, keep the lyrics unchanged, and apply a completely different genre and production style such as funky Ibiza Afro house.

2. Requirements & Setup for YuE2 Music Covers in ComfyUI

Before generating music covers, ensure your ComfyUI environment meets these requirements.

Requirement 1: ComfyUI

You'll need ComfyUI running either locally or on a cloud GPU.

Local (Windows): 👉 How to Install ComfyUI Locally on Windows

Cloud GPU (RunPod): 👉 How to Run ComfyUI on RunPod with Network Volume

Requirement 2: Update ComfyUI

YuE2 and SheetSage2 require the latest ComfyUI version for stable audio node support.

Windows Portable Users: Navigate to: ...\ComfyUI_windows_portable\update Double-click: update_comfyui.bat

RunPod / Linux Users:

1 cd /workspace/ComfyUI && git pull origin master && pip install -r requirements.txt && cd /workspace

1 cd /workspace/ComfyUI && git pull origin master && pip install -r requirements.txt && cd /workspace

Update via ComfyUI Manager as an alternative and verify the new audio nodes appear in the node search.

⚠️ Note: ComfyUI v0.35.0 or later is required. Older versions will cause missing nodes when loading the workflow.

⚠️ Note: ComfyUI v0.35.0 or later is required. Older versions will cause missing nodes when loading the workflow.

Requirement 3: Download the Required Models

Download the two model files below and place them in the correct folders.

Requirement 4: Verify Your Folder Structure

Confirm your models are in the correct locations before loading the workflow.

1📂 ComfyUI/
2└── 📂 models/
3    ├── 📂 audio_encoders/
4    │   └── sheetsage2_bf16.safetensors
5    └── 📂 checkpoints/
6        └── yue2_3b_bf16.safetensors

1📂 ComfyUI/
2└── 📂 models/
3    ├── 📂 audio_encoders/
4    │   └── sheetsage2_bf16.safetensors
5    └── 📂 checkpoints/
6        └── yue2_3b_bf16.safetensors

3. Running YuE2 Music Cover Workflows in ComfyUI

Now that ComfyUI has been updated and the required YuE2 and SheetSage2 model files are in place, it's time to download and load the YuE2 music cover workflow.

Step 1: Download the Workflow

First, download the YuE2 music cover workflow JSON file. This file contains the complete workflow configuration.

👉 Download YuE2 Music Cover Workflow JSON

Step 2: Load the Workflow

Drag the JSON file into ComfyUI. All required nodes should appear automatically.

Step 3: Upload Reference Audio

Load your source song (e.g. Fleetwood Mac – Dreams) into the LoadAudio node. The workflow will use SheetSage2 to transcribe the melody into ABC notation.

Step 4: Keep the Original Lyrics

Copy the exact lyrics from the original track into the Lyrics field. For the Fleetwood Mac “Dreams” example, use the full original lyrics with section tags.

Step 5: Apply the New Style Prompt

Replace the style description with your target genre while leaving the lyrics unchanged. For the Fleetwood Mac “Dreams” example, use this exact style prompt:

English, 126 BPM, funky Ibiza Afro house, warm groovy bassline, crisp four-on-floor, organic African percussion, crystal-clear clean guitar riff from the very start, fresh modern funk guitar riffs, tight syncopated rhythm guitar, muted funky chops, catchy octave licks, melodic guitar hooks throughout, guitar-driven groove, warm piano chords, light melodic synths, solo hazy female vocals, airy breathy smoky tone, intimate effortless delivery, subtle natural reverb, soulful saxophone used sparingly in selected verse or chorus sections, short catchy sax melodies, no constant sax, uplifting, joyful, breezy, sophisticated Ibiza sunset energy

English, 126 BPM, funky Ibiza Afro house, warm groovy bassline, crisp four-on-floor, organic African percussion, crystal-clear clean guitar riff from the very start, fresh modern funk guitar riffs, tight syncopated rhythm guitar, muted funky chops, catchy octave licks, melodic guitar hooks throughout, guitar-driven groove, warm piano chords, light melodic synths, solo hazy female vocals, airy breathy smoky tone, intimate effortless delivery, subtle natural reverb, soulful saxophone used sparingly in selected verse or chorus sections, short catchy sax melodies, no constant sax, uplifting, joyful, breezy, sophisticated Ibiza sunset energy

Step 6: Run the Workflow

Run the workflow to generate the cover. Because the lyrics remain identical, the new version keeps the original phrasing and syllable count while completely transforming the arrangement, instrumentation, and vocal tone.

Music Generation in the HUB

Create full songs from lyrics, styles, or reference tracks. Powered by YuE2

4. Conclusion

YuE2 makes creating AI music covers in ComfyUI simple and precise. By uploading a reference track such as Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”, keeping the original lyrics unchanged, and entering a new style prompt, the YuE2 ComfyUI workflow generates fresh genre interpretations while preserving the exact melody, phrasing, and syllable count.

While this tutorial focuses on pure style transfer, you can always experiment with different lyrics in the same workflow to explore even more creative variations. Whether you keep the lyrics identical or modify them, the YuE2 music cover workflow remains one of the fastest and most reliable methods for producing high-quality AI music covers inside ComfyUI.