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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Italy fines Meta €805m over accessing users' photos
The social media giant is accused of not informing about 20 million users it had access to their photos.
Toronto Pearson U.S.-bound flights resume as Air Canada says 27,000 customers affected by outage - Toronto Star
Toronto Pearson U.S.-bound flights resume as Air Canada says 27,000 customers affected by outageToronto Star
Two of the ‘Last Wild Ecosystems’ Untouched by Humans Are Declared New Sanctuaries
Some of the “very last wild and healthy ecosystems” unblemished by humans have been discovered in the remote atolls of the Pacific Ocean teeming with life. Scientists wrote in a new study that, althou…
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Bangladeshi Photographer wins $200,000 for “Family” in the World’s Richest $1 Million Photo Contest
Recognized as the world’s most lucrative photography competition, the 15th annual HIPA awards celebrated its winners on November 10, 2026, with Family as this year’s theme. The awards were presented a…
Is the Nikon D850 Really as Good as You Remember, or Is It Just Nostalgia?
I never owned a Nikon D850, although I put some miles on my D700 over the years. I did get a chance to review the D850, though, on one of my first major press trips to Bend, Oregon. This was back in t…
Asian governments react to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s exit
Some governments moved to confirm chip supply commitments, while others are monitoring the impact on local projects or addressing ongoing investigations.
Here are our favorite deals from REI’s giant Holiday Sale
Black Friday has become a shopping season of its own, with retailers once again offering discounts well ahead of the actual shopping holiday. We’ve already rounded up some of the best early Black Frid…
Special Edition: Jesus
Mona Chalabi, Anne Anlin Cheng and Patty Chang, Miles Greenberg, Betsy James Wyeth, and the hottest memes about the Nvidia honeypot.
camp flog gnaw stream
Turnstile, Don Toliver, Syd, Gena, and more artists will be available to watch
The Tragic Life and Outsized Legacy of Bill Evans
He was one of the 20th century's greatest jazz pianists, leaving behind a discography of essential recordings and live performances. Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily.
At NYC’s ADAA Art Fair, Unlimited Shrimp and $2K Diebenkorns
The Art Dealers Association of America’s chummy five-day show returns to the Upper East Side after quietly canceling last fall’s edition.
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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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