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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Why is Microsoft's outage lasting so long and will emails be lost?
Microsoft says it is continuing to restore services including Outlook and Teams following a global outage.
Songs, flags and Ronaldo: I saw first-hand how the FIFA World Cup lit up Toronto’s streets - Toronto Star
Songs, flags and Ronaldo: I saw first-hand how the FIFA World Cup lit up Toronto’s streetsToronto Star
Man Rescues Trapped Neighbors from ‘Biblical’ Florida Flooding
A man put his life on the line to rescue his vulnerable neighbors during a flood in Florida he he described as “biblical.” With one recovering from surgery and the other stricken with ALS, their survi…
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Panda Bear Remixes Grace Ives’ “Stupid Bitches”
Noah Lennox gives Girlfriend’s standout closer a near-total overhaul
Shygirl, Brutalismus 3000, Nirosta Steel Feature on Club Kid Companion EP
Out now, the record includes two covers of Arthur Russell’s “Boy With a Smile”
I Spent Four Days With the Leica Q3 43 F1 Camera
Formula One has changed a lot since I’ve been watching. People used to look at me strangely when I said I enjoyed watching race cars drive around in circles on a Sunday. Now, the sport is swamped by n…
Speed, Drama, and Unapologetic Grain: The Case for Kodak T-Max P3200
This Film Friday is featuring our favorite low-light film: Kodak T-Max P3200. T-Max P3200 is one of the fastest films you can load into your favorite 35mm camera and is perfect for a night out if the…
Export-banned Nvidia chips are behind China’s most powerful AI models—uh oh, Jensen!
New research shows the most advanced AI models from China were trained on banned Nvidia chips.
You can adjust the position of the trackball on Keychron’s new wireless mouse
The Nape Pro was Keychron's first trackball device that was introduced at CES 2026 with a slim and compact design allowing it to be positioned right up against a keyboard. The company's new T1 HE inst…
‘The Sacred Ordinary’ Shines a Light on Heritage in Birmingham’s Civil Rights District
The participatory public artwork includes a self-guided tour via text every night from 5 to 8 p.m. until December 13. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and…
Craft in America Concludes its Handwork Series with NORTH and SOUTH
Stream the PBS documentary series, which explores the impact of regional handmade craft in the north and south of the country.
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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.
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