Details and behavior are detailed in the software documentation. AMPS can be controlled by the keyboard or the mouse. There are a set of functions in place for keyboard shortcuts that can be programmed into your specific remote control device. For example, I use the KwiKey USB remote by E-Tek labs. It has been programmed for AutoPlay, Play, Pause, Stop, Back, Next, Speed Up, Speed Down, Volume Up, Volume Down.
More information is detailed in the software documentation.
Computer audio devices have line-in jacks. You can record analog data into the computer the same way you would record from tape to tape. You cannot, however, use high speed dubbing. The final digital copy is only as good as the analog to digital recording. Compact Discs store music in blocks of digital information.