Akai EWI 4000s Patchman Music The Bite Sensor on my EWI4000s / EWI USB is acting unpredictably. What can I do about this?
Make sure you have not bitten through the mouthpiece. A hole in the mouthpiece can cause moisture to get into the electronics causing all sorts of problems. If there is a hole in the mouthpiece don’t panic but do replace it right away. They are available in the USA here. Also make sure the bite sensor is not bent out of proper shape. Remove the Akai EWI mouthpiece and look at the shape of the bite sensor plates. They should gradually arc outwards from each other ending up at a distance of about 1/8″ to 3/16″ at the tip. If they are not shaped like this you can try bending them back into shape carefully. If this does not improve the bend response, contact Patchman Music for a repair within the USA. Always protect the mouthpiece with the mouthpiece cap when not using the EWI to protect the delicate bite sensor in the Akai EWI.
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