Hello, I'm Rob McDonald
Creative technologist exploring the intersection of music, visual art, and emerging technology
đź“Ť Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
🎵 Electronic music producer and sound designer
🎨 Visual artist working with TouchDesigner and real-time graphics
đź’» Developer exploring AI, quantum computing, and immersive experiences
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Wider context
Updated 2026-05-22Wider context — refreshed alongside the section briefings.
World briefing: DRC Ebola spread, US–China trade deals, Bolivia crisis
Three to know: a rare Ebola variant spreading in eastern Congo (134 deaths, 500+ cases), US–China trade deals from the May 15 summit, political unrest in Bolivia.
Toronto roundup: Metrolinx delay, housing project losses, mini pitch opens
Richmond Hill subway extension delayed, 26 affordable housing projects lose city benefits, and a new Soccer For All mini pitch opens in Scarborough.
Algeria eliminates trachoma; US renewables overtake gas
Algeria becomes the latest country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem. US renewables produced 35% of electricity in March vs gas at 34%.
Today across Wavgen
Updated 2026-05-22Initial seed — top picks across all four sections, last ~30–60 days. Daily 24-hour runs start tomorrow.
Ableton Live 12.4 ships with Link Audio and Push/Move overhaul
Public release May 5. Link Audio sync, MIDI mapping for Push, expanded Delay LFO modes, and tighter Move workflow.
Related: abletonClaude Opus 4.7 launches alongside Claude Design
Frontier Claude with stronger long-running coding and higher-resolution vision. Paired with Claude Design for prototypes and slides.
Related: genaiTouchDesigner 2025.32820 lands, POPs reshape 3D workflow
Latest 2025-cycle build. New Point Operators (Text, Trace, Triangulate) shift 3D work onto a high-performance node family.
Related: touchdesigner-signal-flowMidjourney V8 Alpha ships, V8.1 already in preview
V8 launched March 17 with ~5x faster generation, native 2K via --hd, and better text rendering. V8.1 already in preview.
Related: ai-artMUTEK Montréal 2026 announces full lineup, Aug 25–30
120 artists from 28 countries, 80+ live AV performances, plus a public installation village in Quartier des Spectacles.
Related: audiovisual-performanceHugging Face ships ml-intern: agent that runs LLM post-training
Open-source agent that reads papers, picks datasets, runs training, iterates. Reportedly beats Claude Code on a scientific-reasoning benchmark.
Related: ai-agentsOpenAI shuts down the Sora app, API to follow in September
Standalone Sora retired April 26. Compute costs and falling usage cited. Sora 2 Pro continues inside aggregator platforms.
Related: ai-video"Neverness To Everness" launch ignites AI-art controversy in 24 hours
Game shipped April 29 amid allegations of AI-generated assets. Hotta Studio silent. The workflow-vs-final-output question recurs.
Related: ai-artRecent releases
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See all →Waveform Playground
Real-time waveform visualization and synthesis — sine/saw/square oscillators, harmonic editing, FM controls.
Explore → VideoGenerative Universe
Procedural universe generator with interactive exploration controls.
Explore → ArtShader Systems
GLSL shader editor and visualizer — edit code, see results live.
Explore → AudioModular Patch Lab
Interactive modular synthesis environment — patch VCOs, VCFs, and LFOs with cable routing.
Explore → ArtParticle Systems
Generative particle effects you can manipulate in real time on canvas.
Explore → VideoAudiovisual Ecosystems
Audio-reactive visual ecosystems that respond to sound input.
Explore →What people say
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.