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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Large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine leaves four dead and dozens injured
The Oreshnik missile, which reportedly travels over 10 times the speed of sound, was used, Russia has confirmed.
How ‘toxic’ conditions at Toronto city hall fed union drive - Toronto Star
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Stunning Mosaics Made by Londoners with PTSD Offer Pieces of Healing in Community Artwork
Tucked away in the parks and alleyways of East London lies one of the city’s most vibrant collections of public art. What makes it all the more special is the mending of mental health maladies that tr…
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Underwater Cameras Capture Seals Resting in Secret ‘Bubble Caves’
Scientists used remote cameras to reveal how some of the world’s rarest seals are resting in secret underwater “bubble caves” to stay out of sight of humans. [Read More]
Student Captures Cosmic Radiation on Film by Sending Negative to Space
A photography student sent a 5x4 color negative into space on April 19 and exposed it to cosmic radiation, capturing a beautiful, abstract portrait of space unlike anything done before. [Read More]
Why Nuro thinks being a robotaxi ‘second mover’ gives it an advantage
Waymo is the undisputed leader in the robotaxi space, operating a fleet of over 3,000 driverless cars in at least 10 cities across the US. A number of companies, including Tesla, Zoox, Avride, and Mot…
Greg Brockman: Inside the 72 Hours That Almost Killed OpenAI
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Gabrielle Goliath, Richard Avedon, “Chicken Linda”
A Jackson Pollock sold for a record-breaking $181 million at Christie's auction. Should it matter to anyone?
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith Launches Label With New Album Ruin: It’s Not Just Music
The beat-heavy LP inaugurates her Someone Special label
DJ Koze Drops New Song “Spiralen”
The hypnotic, seven-minute track leads a AA-side single out next month
Karla Knight’s Cosmic Conspiracies
The artist’s game-like paintings and tapestries suggest an overactive imagination fueled by generations of crackpot supernatural lore.
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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 → DataBig Data Pipelines
Interactive data pipeline visualization with flow diagrams and concept exploration.
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 →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.