Elektron Musical Instruments

The other day I noticed that my Machine Drum had version OS 1.11. I 
downloaded the 1.12b update and was reading through the text file of 
changes. One thing in particular caught my eye ("One hand pattern switching 
by sticky pattern selection button.") and I'm wondering how this effects the 
"live" performance of the MD. 

In my case, I like to open the Mute window, then adjust a knob -- which 
shrinks the Mute window. Then -- as I am performing -- I can change patterns 
with the Mute window still active. 

So, how does the sticky patterns selection button work? Are there problems if 
the Mute window is minimized? Personally, I like having to hold down one of 
the Letter buttons and the desired pattern, because I don't inadvertently mute/
un-mute a track.

Cheers,