Born from the fusion of a vintage Yamaha DX7 and the first disc ever thrown at the championship's inaugural arcade venue, the Starter Synth emerged when a nervous beginner accidentally spilled a soda on the synthesizer during their practice round. The electronic music that resulted seemed to perfectly match the rhythm of their learning throws, creating a harmonic frequency that helps new players find their natural disc golf tempo.

The Starter Synth appears as a compact, portable synthesizer with distinctive 80s design elements including brushed metal casing, rainbow LED frequency displays, and classic membrane buttons that pulse with neon pink and cyan light. Its built-in speakers emit encouraging electronic melodies that sync with a player's throwing rhythm, while its preset banks contain 88 different motivational sequences designed to boost confidence during challenging rounds. The device runs on both standard batteries and pure beginner's enthusiasm, never seeming to lose power when someone truly needs guidance.

The Starter Synth serves as a musical mentor for new competitors, automatically generating personalized practice rhythms that help beginners develop consistent throwing form and mental focus. It appears at moments when players feel overwhelmed by the learning curve, providing both auditory guidance and emotional support through its uplifting 80s soundscapes.