The Waveform Generation
Hello, I'm Rob McDonald
Creative technologist exploring the intersection of music, visual art, and emerging technology
📍 Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
🎵 Electronic music producer and sound designer
🎨 Visual artist working with TouchDesigner and real-time graphics
💻 Developer exploring AI, quantum computing, and immersive experiences
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Hegseth awards medal to war memorial guard who reprimanded him and group
Specialist Thomas Iglesias was given a Joint Service Commendation Medal for the execution of his duties after Wednesday's incident.
Connor McDavid's wife shuts down hopeful Toronto Maple Leafs fans - blogTO
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Documentarian Helps 103-yo D-Day Survivor Recover His Lost War Medals–Just in Time for Veterans Day
A 103-year-old D-Day veteran was reunited with his war medals just in time for Veterans Day. The story came about through a remarkable coincidence when an amateur WWII historian came across the man’s…
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Phoebe Bridgers Extends Tour Into 2027
Lucky residents of Portland and Spokane can see Grouper open for the singer-songwriter
The Weeknd Broods, Sings Karaoke in “Hong Kong” Video
The power ballad features Cantopop singer Faye Wong
Sharge Disk Pro 2 Review: Now That’s How You Take Customer Feedback
In April, I reviewed the Sharge Disk Pro, the industry's first actively cooled hub with a built-in SSD. I liked it, but found that big selling point to be the worst feature: the fan was just the right…
Camera Traps Catch Newly Discovered Howler Monkey Crossing Rope Bridge
A new species of howler monkey has been discovered in Brazil and has already been spied crossing life-saving rope bridges built by conservationists. [Read More]
Jensen Huang’s exit puts Nvidia’s support for open source in question
Jensen Huang’s resignation raises questions about Nvidia’s commitment to open-source AI, including its Hugging Face acquisition, open-weight models, and advocacy against restrictions, as the company n…
Oh, Palantir is ‘progressive’ now, is it?
I had other things to do today, but Alex Karp's pathetic attempt to pivot back to the left gave me no choice but to put them on hold. Last week's elections were a bloodbath for the right, a problem fo…
Peter Morris Architects’ Pastel Pink ‘Cloud House’ Billows in Northwest London
Ten years in the making, "The Cloud House" is a whimsical response to its eclectic neighboring architecture. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support…
$160,000 Hans Arp Sculpture Stolen From Art Cologne
“S’élevant (Rising)” (1962) was snatched from Gallery Ludorff's booth on November 8.
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See all →Waveform Playground
Real-time waveform visualization and synthesis — sine/saw/square oscillators, harmonic editing, FM controls.
Explore → DataBig Data Pipelines
Interactive data pipeline visualization with flow diagrams and concept exploration.
Explore → ArtParticle Systems
Generative particle effects you can manipulate in real time on canvas.
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Creative Portfolio
Exploring the boundaries between traditional artistry and cutting-edge technology through music, visual art, and interactive experiences.
Music
Electronic music production spanning electro, ambient, melodic, and breakbeat genres
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Real-time graphics, projection mapping, and immersive visual experiences
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Web development, coding, AI integration, and cloud technologies
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Traditional and digital art bridging classical techniques with modern technology
About The Waveform Generation
Exploring music, visuals, and technology through clear, well-commented work. A place to learn, build, and be inspired.
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