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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FBI raids California home tied to former Congressman Eric Swalwell - US media
The California Democrat has faced multiple sexual misconduct allegations which he has denied.
More than $2.1M bet on Toronto mayoral outcome on gambling sites - TorontoToday.ca
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FDA-Approval for Drill-Free Cavity Care May Be Imminent After Great Phase 3 Treatment Trial
FDA approval may be imminent for a key innovation in dentistry that could spare thousands of children from painful pulling, drilling, and infections with a simple fluid coating. Every year, untreated…
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Neil Young Really Wants Trump to Stop Playing “Rockin’ in the Free World”
He’s suing (again) over the president’s unauthorized use of the song at political rallies
Listen to MJ Lenderman Cover Lambchop’s “Weakened”
From the veteran Nashville band's new covers EP Demoed
Apple's New iPad mini Is Thinner, Lighter, and Maybe More Useful for Filmmakers Now?
As always, Apple will do its thing. If it’s not beefing up its computers and smartphones, the company is slimming things down and making them more portable. Often, Apple does both at the same time.And…
Firefox Assembles Cast of Meme Legends for Ad Promoting a More Innocent Internet
The internet has changed a lot since PetaPixel published its first post all the way back in 2009, and Firefox has created an ad full of fond memories of those halcyon days. [Read More]
Meta’s $25 billion legal loss just put blood in the water
When attorneys general from across the US announced a $17 billion settlement with Meta this summer, the sum was unprecedented. But a ruling last week by a New Mexico judge blew that number out of the…
Google’s Genie 4 world model adds audio, more realistic worlds, and real-time steering
Google DeepMind released Genie 4, a world model with real-time audio, more realistic simulations, and mid-simulation text prompts, in research preview for trusted testers.
Ursula von Rydingsvard, Who Sculpted Monuments of Cedar, Dies at 84
"She was like the sun. She was this force that pulled people in and kept them orbiting around her," said her studio manager.
Timeless Totemic Figures by Izumi Kato Coexist in an Otherworldly Aquatic Realm
The artist's eponymous solo exhibition opens tomorrow at Perrotin in New York. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing fo…
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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.