The most obvious benefit is the elimination of physical media. If your synthesizer or sampler relies on an SD card for samples or patches, you typically have to eject the card, put it in a card reader, transfer files, and re-insert it. With Midiplex running an FTP server, the Pico sits between your computer (or phone) and the storage device. You can drag and drop samples wirelessly from your couch without touching the hardware.

While most IT departments have moved away from standard FTP due to security concerns, specific niche applications and legacy systems still rely on it. One of the most intriguing—and often misunderstood—tools in this space is the .