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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Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage
A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts.
Province completes bike lane removal on section of Bloor Street W. - CBC
Province completes bike lane removal on section of Bloor Street W.CBC
New Texas School Is Named For Longtime Janitor ‘Miss Marilyn’ (Watch Her Reaction)
Unlike beauty, honor manifests in the eye of the honored. And though it isn’t a Super Bowl ring or an Academy Award, for one career custodian at a Texas school district, the honor she lately received…
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Lily Allen Dressed as an Empty Ticketmaster Map for Halloween
After scaling down her summer tour, Allen dressed up as every pop star’s nightmare: a pox of unsold tickets
8 New Albums You Should Listen to Now: Diiv, Queens of the Stone Age, and More
Stream new releases from Diiv, Queens of the Stone Age, Kali Malone, and more
Canon May Raise Camera Prices Due To Increased Memory Costs
In August, Fujifilm mentioned the impact of rising raw materials prices in its routine financial reporting, and PetaPixel speculated that Fujifilm would be far from the only camera maker affected. It…
The Old Film-Set Ritual That Still Saves Shots on Digital Sets
Making a movie is one of the most tedious things you can do as a pastime, if you're doing it right. You're setting up shots, finding the right angles, getting the lighting perfect, hyping up your acto…
Google’s first data center satellite is online and writing poetry
The first TPU in space is a running a Google DeepMind Gemma 4 model and writing cheesy poetry.
Theranos whistleblower Tyler Shultz warns that the AI boom is ‘a great opportunity to go deceive people’
The cautionary Theranos tale takes on a new significance in the AI era, when companies that have never turned a profit are raising capital at trillion-dollar valuations.
A Rare Disease and Analog Photography Merge in a Portrait of Self-Discovery
"Everything Twice" is a quiet meditation on disability and the ways we orient ourselves in the world Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independ…
In South Carolina, Artistic Freedom Is on the Ballot This November
A governor-appointed arts commission has denied funding from two LGBTQ+ organizations and an artist focused on immigration issues.
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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
Video
Real-time graphics, projection mapping, and immersive visual experiences
Data & Tech
Web development, coding, AI integration, and cloud technologies
Art
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.