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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Riyadh airport attack another dangerous moment in already tense conflict
The Houthis have stepped up their attacks on Saudi Arabian soil, and while the physical damage can be quickly repaired, its reputation for stability is taking a battering.
Toronto cop cleared after man suffers fractured sternum during hospital arrest: SIU - INsauga
Toronto cop cleared after man suffers fractured sternum during hospital arrest: SIUINsauga
Giant Tortoise Population is Thriving–Survey Finds 180,000 on One Island Chain
A landmark survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed the once-endangered species is now thriving. The latest count of tortoises on the Seychelles atoll of Aldab…
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Charli XCX Brings Out Tinashe at Austin City Limits Festival
The Popstar mastermind gave “Nobody Wanna Dance Anymore" and “Melatonin” live debuts
Jack White Reunites the Raconteurs at Nashville Show
It marked the bands first appearance together since 2019
Photo Book Reveals the Stories Behind China’s Giant Pandas
A stunning photo book explores the giant pandas of China and the country’s efforts to protect the endangered species. [Read More]
The Fujifilm X half Makes Composition Harder to Avoid
For several months, the most interesting thing about the Fujifilm X half to me was not its image quality, its Type 1 sensor or its resemblance to an old half-frame camera. It was the number of times i…
TechCrunch Mobility: A roadblock clears for self-driving trucks
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
Dawn Myers is making it easier to style, detangle, and care for curly hair
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Jonathan Knight’s Meditative Series ‘Exhale’ Invites Us to Slow Down and Practice Noticing
Knight conceived of 'Exhale' as a way to explore the nuances of color and "the emotional experience of looking." Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and supp…
Gochman Collection of Indigenous Art to Open Katonah Space in November
The new home in New York, known as Branchline, will display selections from the family’s trove of over 800 contemporary Native artworks.
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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.