ORBIT 2U Rack module Black&White

I’ve been using a custom composer desk for 25+ years that was made to my specifications by a professional studio furniture designer at ABC-TV in Los Angeles.

Now I need to stand up to work too for my back.

StudioDesk’s Jasper Abalos helped me pick the right desk, and it was here in about 10 days from our first conversation.

The YouTube setup instructional videos are extremely clear, and it went together without a single problem. Everything is pre-drilled and fit together perfectly.

Note:The shelf unit on top of the desk comes from my previous desk and is simply sitting on top of the StudioDesk Orbit Desk.

I recommend StudioDesk 100%!

Working in a studio built in 1974 has its unique challenges. Our studio structure is super solid, just old. The Orbit StudioDesk is the centerpiece of our refit and works perfectly, keeping our mic pres at an arm’s length and fulfilling the accessibility requirements of our educational facility. There is still some bits and pieces to finish but so far, this has been a huge improvement to our facility!! Everyone who has seen this refit has been very impressed. ..and I have yet to fire up the LED’s!!!

I pre-ordered this desk last month, as they were out of the pull-out tray I needed. I got the two rack modules and keyboard tray, and received it when expected in perfect condition. Assembly for me was occasionally difficult, but with the help of a professional builder I know we got it done-- I assembled the electric platform myself via the newer video, and the rest with the help of the other videos on the website. It's put together solidly and looks beautiful in my studio, as well as highly functional. I like the size of this desk and everthing I have fits really well on it. The finish is lovely and the electric motor works smoothly and easily.
I have a few minor issues, none of which would bring my review score to more of a 4.5 rather than a solid 5. One of the problems we had was fitting the height adjustment module into the opening of the desk. It was impossibly tight, not going down all the way flush with the desk surface, and then to pull it out to try again was a huge struggle. Ultimately my helper sanded down the inside of the hole, which appeared to have too thick a coat of finish on it--and indeed, the Studio Desk support suggested this as a fix--we had already tried it and it worked! So I would suggest perhaps not putting any or as much finish on the inside of the hole, as it is not visible and impedes the assembly process and makes it harder.
My other issue concerns the keyboard tray--it was tricky to slide it in correctly--at one point I accidentally bent one of the metal locks on the side, but my helper was able to fix this. However it is difficult to get it in properly and it fell out several times before we were successful. Now it's absolutely fine, but I almost gave up in frustration at one point.
Another issue with the keyboard tray is that I find it's just a tiny bit too shallow for my controller keyboard--particularly because I am plugging in two pedals to the keyboard which do stick out a bit from the back of the keyboard--which is virtually unavoidable. Ideally the shelf would be just an inch or two deeper--I use a full sized keyboard designed fo studio recording. Possibly another brand of keyboard would fit a bit better. It's not a deal breaker, but I have the keyboard hanging a bit past the edge of the shelf, not enough to be a problem, but again, not 100% ideal.
My only other issue was that the light module directions were very tiny and hard to read. Fortunately there isn't too much learning needed on it, and the company supplied me with a larger print out and diagram of the light module's buttons and functions--a list of the programs would have been nice, but you can cycle through them via the buttons, so no big deal, and the lights look great.
My other positive comment is that this company has ben great to deal with from beginning to end--upon my initial inquiries, they facilitated my pre-order, delivered on time and without incident, and supported me with my many questions during assembly, etc. I rate their customer support very highly.
So in summary, this is a superb studio workstation desk, very versatile--love the ability to adjust the rack moddules--very spacious, solid as a rock, beautiful looking, and a wonderful upgrade to my studio. I will recommend this product and this company to anyone in the market for studio furniture, and thank you for your support!

A picture is worth a thousand words, they say, so here's the before and after. I remember searching for the new studio desk every now and then for the last 6 years or so. Nothing really extraordinary came up that would improve my workspace except the StudioDesk models, which are like, well they remind me of the analogy from the millennial era, when I switched from PCs to Mac and all of a sudden I didn't have to maintain the computers on weekends (or ever) anymore and the life just got beautiful, inspired, flowing, not obstructed by technology but rather supported and helped by it. So the same goes to StudioDesk Orbit, which inhabits my home studio now and puts a smile on my face every time I see it and just pulls me in the creative mode and sparks inspiration. I congratulate the designer(s) on how well thought out this desk is, everything where I'd expect it, the build is sturdy and everything fell right into place in assembly stage. It weighs a lot which makes it the most stable platform possible and mind you that it sits on just a pair of heavy electric legs. Before I took the decision of having one, I was worried about the hand placement reaching over the piano keyboard for computer controls, since I was used to have the computer keyboard and track pad before and under the piano keyboard, so when I wanted to record something, I needed to stretch my arms to play, which was not too bad, but most of the composers I follow on YT would have it the other way round. What I refer to here cannot be seen from the 'before' picture, but the red improvised woodwork that you see had been installed just for me to check for a couple of days, how my posture would change and react to the new circumstances and ergonomy. And I noticed that this new environment required me to sit more straight which from the energetic point of view makes me more active, on guard, ready to fire the inspiration. I hope this makes some sense, but for me this insight was a game changer. So I trusted my instinct and went for it and I would never go back. This Orbit desk is the immaculate piece of art which inspires the artist in me and consequently the art I create. And best of all, I can always adjust the height of the desk according to my liking, possible fatigue of working too long, or just because I want to work differently. Funnily, on the before picture there is an Orbit desk on my uppermost screen just manifesting itself into my studio. Thank you StudioDesk for the desk of my dreams – my life just got so much better.

I received it in very good shape In a wood box which was very hard to manipulate. But that was expected since there is a lot inside. I managed to install it, not very hard if following the video tutorials. The materials are of great quality. I'm using it already. I'm very satisfied with it.

In the past two decades, or so, I went through many studio upgrades (if interested, you can check the evolution of the studio on pictures on the link below), but somehow my old desk always stayed with me. My desk was very unpractical, my keyboard was always too high and my back always hurt. If I adjusted the height of my chair to play comfortably, my legs couldn't reach the pedals etc. Also acoustically it wasn't ideal either as it was hollow. After my most recent studio upgrade (my old desk stayed once more) I decided to pull the plug on it and save my back. I was looking for a sit / stand desk that can hold an 88 keys keyboard and I found the 'Orbit desk'. I've ordered it in black (via white armrest) with with the optional speaker shelves, pull out keyboard tray and RGB Led lights.

Here are my impressions:

Pros:
+ It looks absolutely stunning (especially with the additional RGB Lights)
+ It's really Big, so all your gears will fit easily. (You could even eat your dinner on it while working (though I wouldn't recommend that!))
+ It's really heavy and therefore it's rock solid
+ The electronic height adjustment is a life saver, whenever I am tired of sitting, I press a button and within seconds I am standing. It's very smooth and quiet. (I suggest you ask for the 'Memory controller' as it remembers your preferred height settings. Even though the 'Memory controller' doesn't fit into the 'hole' of the original ((manual)) height adjustment controller the desk comes with, I've simply put it next to my keyboard, so it's within reach and invisible, but you can also easily glue it to the bottom of your keyboard tray.)
+ The speaker shelves are big (they can hold two mid / smaller monitors, or a big one on its side) and they rotate. Space between them is wide enough too, I could place (with a bit of calculating and adjusting) my Ultrawide monitor between them that has a width of 108 cm.
+ Video tutorials are nice and easy to follow, though I really suggest you don't try to build your desk alone, it's very heavy.
+ RGB lights take the desk to the next level visually (and they have a separate video tutorial to set up)
+ Cable management is really flexible
+ Armrest is very comfortable
+ Support team is awesome!

Cons:
- The electronics didn't work at first, but the support team was really quick and nice and I got my replacement in less than 5 days (that's how I got the 'Memory Controller'). Since then it works like a charm.
- It's a bit on the pricey side, though based on the quality of the materials I can understand that (also, I got my desk on Black Friday with a great deal)
- If you have OCD like me, the fact you can set the height in mm detail, you'll spend a fair amount of time tweaking it before you'll dare to re-treat your studio haha. (Not really a con though, in fact..)
- Again, not a Con exactly (as they state parameters on their page) but my old AKAI MPK88 keyboard didn't fit into the pull out keyboard tray, so make attention and measure everything first. My AKAI was a monster though (27 kg, and a depth of 37 cm) Suggested limit for the tray is 20 kg and it's depth is 31 cm in its middle and around 35 cm on its sides. The height of the tray is adjustable, I doubt you'll encounter any problems there, but do measure everything first.
- It's about the keyboard tray again. On its back there is a 'back wall' with two big holes on it so that you can lead out your keyboards' cables, however it would be a bit more practical if that 'back wall' would be a lot shorter in height. This way when you measure the size (depth) of your keyboard to see if it fits on this tray, make sure you measure your keyboard with all your cables plugged in (it will usually add to its total depth), because the back of your cables will hit the back wall of the tray.

Some people complain about dust, I don't notice anything special in that front, however my studio is on the dark side, so I can't really comment on that, mine looks shiny and beautiful after two weeks.

These were my impressions, almost none of the cons are actual problems with the desk itself, just my suggestions to plan and measure everything carefully first.

Overall I am very very happy with the desk in every way, and I'll definitely encourage everyone, who is looking for a new table, to check out StudioDesk.

Complete Studio evolution: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xce92t_6QT0kNjMHMgNY6JxPBKZqC-Yv?usp=sharing

My new Orbit studio desk is perfect for my studio and office needs. The assembly was easy with the instructional videos, although some of the parts have changed slightly from when the video was produced. I was missing some parts for the LED lighting, but Ziva responded immediately and sent the missing parts, no hassle, no problem. Great customer service.

One recommendation I would make on the design of the desk. I have a Nord Electro 5D keyboard (not a large keyboard) and it just barely fits on the keyboard shelf, with no room for the cable and power connections. The back of the shelf only has cutouts on each end so they do not help. I did purchase some 90 degree ¼" input adapters, a 90 degree power cord and a 90 degree USB cable which has allowed me to make all of the connections and the keyboard just barely fits on the shelf. A larger shelf or more cutouts in the back might help this.

Other than that, I'm completely pleased with the desk. I particularly like the power adjustability so I can either sit or stand when recording. Well done Studio Desk!!

The build quality - the attention to detail - the easy youtube instructions on how to assemble - it's all great. But all of this quality comes at a price with the weight of these things; man, they're heavy! But they have to be like that. I love this desk!

I needed a desk for working at home remotely, and as I’m a musician on top of being a free-lance developer, I was looking for a desk that is adjustable in height and that can provide an area to place an 88 keys keyboard. The quality of this desk is really great.
Just be careful about the size before buying because it is very big.

Really happy with my new Studio-Desk Orbit, now I can place all my equipment around me. And switch between sitting and standing. This is the best investment for me since years. Build quality is really good, build like a tank.

Absolutly stunning ❤️

Once the journey of opening the box in the street so I could carry the thing in pieces up the hallway entrance to my home was over, putting it together was a breeze. Even alone. And once that was done, I noticed 2 mild-medium inconveniences. The keyboard tray is very shallow. My Kontrol 88 mk3 was sticking out quite a bit with the back panel installed. I had to remove it in order to push the keyboard in farther than it normally would be. And now with the tray fully extended, I can barely see the keyboard's screen. Not great. In most of the videos (which are quite old by now) the tray seems to have been different, and better. The new one is a downgrade. And the second thing is that the 2 rack units have built in, non-removable, white LED cables (what's with the LED-first approach anyway?). The cables were quite obtrusive and protruded enough to make both my rack modules impossible to install. I had to cut them and tape the exposed wires inside the rack box. But these are my only complaints. I'm enjoying it immensely and it already improved my productivity by quite a bit. Will happily recommend it to my friends.

Ordering from StudioDesk was mostly seamless. There was a small issue with the website, but I reached out via email and received an immediate response—problem solved, and I enjoyed personalized service from that point on!

The pricing felt competitive compared to similar options after researching extensively through YouTube reviews and other comparisons. I suspected the build quality would stand out—and it absolutely does.

Now that my desk is set up, I'm genuinely amazed. The overall design is incredibly well thought out, with every detail clearly considered for real-world studio use. The ingenious adjustable mechanism for the rack modules is a standout feature—fabulous engineering that makes customization effortless and precise. The desk feels rock-solid: substantial weight, excellent stability, and very little wobble for a height-adjustable desk.

The motorized height adjustment operates whisper-quiet and ultra-smooth, transitioning between sitting and standing positions without any hassle. Everything arrived impeccably packed, with extra hardware included (a thoughtful touch!). Assembly wasn't difficult at all, especially thanks to the clear, concise YouTube installation video—I highly recommend watching it beforehand; it's short, well-produced, and saved me time.
I also love the perfectly positioned padded wrist rest—such a simple addition.

Overall, I'm thoroughly impressed and extremely pleased. This desk exceeds expectations in quality, functionality, and ergonomics. If you're serious about your studio setup, Pro or Home - StudioDesk is a fantastic choice—highly recommended!

Excellent quality - as described

Really enjoying my ORBIT Electric and it works perfect for me. 5 stars on the desk. My only criticism is that the assembly instructions that come with the desk are inadequate and the installation videos online are only slightly better, they need to be updated.

Aufbau war weitestgehend problemlos, Tisch sieht klasse aus!