Watching someone do something and doing it are 2 different things.
Especially since its common practice to switch streams when something isn't working so hot in a mix.
Yeah he may start out with something but just as quick take it off.
I think a better suggestion than gathering what he uses is to try to figure it out for yourself.
I think if you want to have the same kinda bottomn end that AW gets in his mixes, a better suggestion is to kinda take the same route as he did.
Start mixing rap,hiphop and dance. If any kinda music needs a huge bottomn end in the mix(and especially for the clubs), but needs to be clear and full(not distorted) its rap.
One thing though is that alot of the arrangements aren't complicated, so you have to find a way to makes things interesting.
I think one of AW's strengths is that he makes simple arrangements(rock and roll) sound present and complex.
But it still has the raw energy and power.
AW's background came from mixing 80's rap and dance. If you listen to a lot of the early rap and dance records from the 80's there is an amazing amount of energy and clarity, but they still had to sound full.
He basically took these concepts and translated it to his modern rock mixes.
I think the fact that he has done lots of styles of music and the fact that he is a great producer helps him in getting his vision across.
I think the worst thing a mixer can do is type cast himself.
If you do the same music all the time its gets old and after awhile the industry will move on to the next hotshot.
Its a good thing to be exposed to other kinds of music and adopt different techniques that will help you grow.
It helps develop the ear (technical) and heart (inspiration).
These are the two main tools i feel you need in order to be a successful mixer.
Just an opinion by the way.
