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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Schools in Italy, Scotland and Northern Ireland hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax
More than 6,000 Italian schools received a threat. Authorities in all three countries say there appears to be no risk to the public. It is not known if the incidents are linked.
Ceremonies at Old City Hall, Queen's Park among those marking Remembrance Day in Toronto - CityNews Toronto
Ceremonies at Old City Hall, Queen's Park among those marking Remembrance Day in TorontoCityNews Toronto
Brown Bear Population in Spain Doubles With Incredible Increase of its Breeding Range
From the brink of extinction to roaming across 6,500 square miles, populations of Cantabrian brown bears have doubled in Spain over the last 20 years to 370. Numbering as few as 140 by estimates in th…
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Jeanne River Recruits Cameron Winter for Debut Single
“PP2” introduces the Brooklyn singer and electroacoustic composer, with prepared piano from the Geese frontman
Beyoncé Recreates Sade’s Love Deluxe Album Cover
She also paid homage to Diana Ross in a new i-D feature
39 Award-Winning Photos From the 1839 Awards Photographers of the Year Contest
The 1839 Awards has announced the winners of its annual Photographer of the Year contest, celebrating exceptional, creative photography across multiple categories. Photographers from nearly 80 differe…
The Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF Gets Improved Talkback, Tally, and Multicast 2110 IP Support
The Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF is getting another boost, as Blackmagic Design has announced another update to the top-of-the-line large-format cinema camera. Blackmagic Camera update 10.3.4 is square…
Loot boxes, influencers, and addictive features face an EU crackdown
Gaming, social media, and e-commerce platforms are facing a fresh wave of sweeping European Union rules that aim to make "your online experience fairer." The newly proposed Digital Fairness Act (DFA)…
Toyota’s Scion is back, starting with an American-made, 25-mph kei truck
Toyota is dusting off the Scion badge for a radically different mission. Rather than targeting youth-market hatchbacks, "Scion by Toyota" is being positioned as an experimental mobility incubator - an…
Trisha Baga, Laylah Ali, and Kay WalkingStick Among Anonymous Was A Woman Awardees
Each of the 15 artists, all over 40, will receive an unrestricted $50,000 cash award.
Anne Anlin Cheng and Patty Chang on Beauty and Violence
The scholar and artist discuss the afterlives of anti-Asian violence, the tender possibilities of rupture, the beauty of squids, and more.
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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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