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About Ben Bloomberg

Chief Technology Officer at Hajanga Creative / Jacob Collier

Ben Bloomberg is a creative technologist and Chief Technology Officer at Hajanga Creative / Jacob Collier, specializing in innovative audio engineering, interactive performance systems, and music production. His work bridges robotics, spatial audio, and hyperproduction techniques, collaborating with artists like Jacob Collier and Tod Machover on projects such as Death and the Powers opera. He emphasizes technology that enhances artistic expression through immersive sound design and live performance tools.

Innovative Audio Engineering

Ben Bloomberg has pioneered advanced audio technologies for live performances and recordings. As audio technology designer for Death and the Powers, he developed a 3D surround sound system delivering intense sonic experiences [2][6]. He collaborated with Jacob Collier on multitrack projects using DPA microphones for superior audio quality [5], and discussed production innovations in interviews [3][8].

Interactive Performances and Opera of the Future

Bloomberg contributed to MIT's Opera of the Future lab, working on Death and the Powers with singing walls and dancing robots [1][4]. He explained his role in rehearsals alongside Karole Armitage and Peter Torpey [1], and featured in tech discussions on disembodied performance [4]. His MIT Media Lab PhD involved designing equipment for live residencies [7].

Music Production and Hyperproduction

Partnering with Jacob Collier, Bloomberg engineered Djesse albums, focusing on making elements co-exist in recordings [3]. He co-founded Advanced Sonic Alert Technologies and developed 'Hyperproduction,' a system for live use detailed on his blog [9][10]. Interviews highlight unique innovations in Collier's process [8].

Robotics and Multisensory Design

Bloomberg's work integrates robotics into arts, as seen in Opera of the Future projects with robots and interactive visuals [1][4]. His creative technologist approach drives innovation in live environments [9].

Collaborations and Recognition

Frequently collaborating with Jacob Collier as Production Director [5][8], and MIT figures like Peter Torpey [2]. Featured in Mixonline, Sound & Video Contractor, Produce Like A Pro, and SVS [3][5][8][9]. Personal site ben.ai hosts bio, collaborators, and blog [10].

Spatial and 3D Audio Innovation

Development of immersive surround sound systems for operas and performances.

  • 3D surround sound for Death and the Powers [6]

  • Audio technology designer for performances [2]

Music Production with Jacob Collier

Engineering multitrack, innovative recordings emphasizing element cohesion.

  • Jacob Collier: Making Elements Co-Exist [3]

  • Interview on production process [8]

  • DPA mics for multitrack project [5]

Interactive Arts and Robotics

Integrating technology like robots and singing walls into performances.

  • Opera of the Future with dancing robots [1][4]

  • MIT Media Lab PhD designs [7][9]

Hyperproduction Systems

Custom tools for live music production and creative technology.

  • Hyperproduction system on blog [10]

  • Co-founder Advanced Sonic Alert [9]

MIT Media Lab and Opera Innovation

Contributions to experimental opera projects at Opera of the Future.

  • Team role in Death and the Powers [1][2][4]

  • PhD student collaborations [7]

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  1. Interview – Opera of the Futurearticle · 2026-04-14
  2. Technology and Innovation | Death and the Powersarticle · 2026-04-14
  3. Ben Bloomberg - Mixonlinearticle · 2026-04-14
  4. Tech - Opera of the Futurearticle · 2026-04-14
  5. Ben Bloomberg - Sound & Video Contractorarticle · 2026-04-14
  6. The 3D Surround Sound Technology of Death and the Powersarticle · 2026-04-14
  7. What Is This, a Crossover Episode? | MIT Admissionsarticle · 2026-04-14
  8. The Jacob Collier & Ben Bloomberg Interview - Produce Like A Proarticle · 2026-04-14
  9. SVS Featured Producer: Ben Bloomberg, Co-Founder, Advanced ...article · 2026-04-14
  10. blog | ben bloombergarticle · 2026-04-14
  11. Franklin Boosts Wamco Risk Oversight After $120 Billion Outflows (BEN) - Bloomberg.comnews_article · 2026-04-14